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The peacock, though it is often used by creationists as an argument against evolution, is a great example of how it works. It has been proved that peahens will choose males with brighter colors. Therefor, if they continue to only mate with the brightest males, then only the brightest males will pass on their genes, and then only the brightest of that generation will pass on their genes. Over time brighter and brighter birds emerge until you have something as flamboyant and unnecessary as the peacock. Because of this, the alleles for the less bright peacocks will fade away (natural selection).

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Almost any animal you can name is evolving to some degree.

However, specific examples include AIDS and influenza, which are constantly evolving at a rate we can discern, as do most bacteria and viruses.

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The development of resistance to antibiotics by bacteria is a real world example of evolution.

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What is an example of convergent evolution in the tundra?

Convergent evolution is said to have occurred when species which are very different from one another have developed very similar traits. This type of evolution is said to happen as a result of having to adapt to specific environments, such as a tundra. An example of convergent evolution in the tundra is the arctic fox.


Why is DNA the weakest evidence of evolution?

Actually, it is the strongest evidence for evolution. Without one fossil we would know from the DNA evidence that evolution has occurred and is occurring. It is in the DNA of organisms that we see the strongest evidence for common ancestry. The products of those genes are sometimes highly conserved down the ages. Ribosomes, the workbenches on which proteins are made, differ hardly at at between you and pets.


Is Charles Darwin's invention used today?

Charles Darwin was not an inventor. He was a scientist that created the theory of evolution, which is one of the most accepted human creation ideas.


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Contingent evolution is one of the forces of Darwin's theory of evolution. It is based on the concept of how power of accidents and happenstance shape the course of evolution.


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What is an example of convergent evolution in the tundra?

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