horseshoe crab – Uncommon Descent

What we have learned from ancient brains is that evolution did not happen to them

Researchers: Even to the untrained eye, a comparison of the fossil’s nervous system with that of a modern horseshoe crab (below) leaves little question that the same structures are found in both species, despite them being separated by 310 million years.

Intelligent Design stasis

Researcher: Horseshoe crab vision 400 mya was same as today

University of Cologne: “The eyes of the extinct sea scorpion Jaekelopterus rhenaniae have the same structure as the eyes of modern horseshoe crabs (Limulidae).” Sudden appearance. Long time. No big changes?

kairosfocus WJM, suffice to note how you tried to skip over the independent witness of a high quality dictionary. KF – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
harry "Intelligent agency was required." I never see my typos in time. ;o) – Another reason not to teach Darwinism...
Truth Will Set You Free TLH @ 30: "Lying to millions of students. It's how Atheist science works." This is absolutely true. And they have... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
ET I was just pointing out that "Jack" argues from extreme ignorance. – Is “string theory world” in some...
bornagain77 Bjørn Lomborg,,; born 6 January 1965) is a Danish author and President of the think tank, Copenhagen Consensus Center. He... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
harry How about insisting they stop teaching asininity in public schools? Science was thoroughly and completely wrong about the Universe being... – Another reason not to teach Darwinism...
William J Murray WJM, it still remains that you are arbitrarily redefining language. ... Go get your own word. You do not own... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
KRock I'll pose another question. Is this current state of science (i.e., its politicization) a consequence of postmodern ideology? It seems... – Science journalist: Science IS political!
kairosfocus FINDINGS: Proof is a term too often used more for rhetorical impact than for humble acknowledgement of the achievements and... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
jerry why would we want to read teh opinions of an ex-tennis player anyway Shows a distinct under-appreciation for a great... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
kairosfocus PS: As a reminder CED: embody (?m?b?d?) vb (tr) , -bodies, -bodying or -bodied 1. to give a tangible, bodily,... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
Bob O'H I've no idea if Borg has written abything about climate change, and why would we want to read teh opinions... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
kairosfocus WJM, it still remains that you are arbitrarily redefining language. The dictionary has been long since cited on the point... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
mohammadnursyamsu The logical definition of fact, the creationist definition, applies to all matters of fact. And then when there is a... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
kairosfocus Jack, I will be direct: 1: Kindly provide a single actually observed case where blind chance and/or mechanical necessity have... – Is “string theory world” in some...
William J Murray KF said: Go get your own words. Again, KF, if you understood IRT you'd understand I'm applying the word "embody"... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
mohammadnursyamsu The problem in teaching darwinism, is that natural selection theory is the only theory in science which is based on... – Another reason not to teach Darwinism...
polistra This is just the usual diversity racket. These writers are pushing their own "training" companies which will profit from the... – We are informed at Nature Communications...
jerry so a naïve analysis will be largely wrong. Probably the history of most of those advocating changes to deal with... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
kairosfocus Q, you are right. The general rhetorical strategy is to find red herring distractors, drag away from an inconvenient focus... – Is “string theory world” in some...
kairosfocus ET, there is no need to entertain village atheist anti-bible rants. Those perplexed are advised to see Paul Copan and... – Is “string theory world” in some...