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| − | + | '''Transitional forms''' are [[fossil]] or living [[organism]]s that show a change from one [[species]] to another. A transitional form that has not yet been found is colloquially called a '[[missing link]]'. | |
| − | Currently many | + | Currently many [[American]]s feel that the fossil record contains many gaps [http://www.conservapedia.com/Theory_of_evolution#Lack_of_Any_Clear_Transitional_Forms]. |
| − | Paleontologists typically reject this claim and some work has been done to provide the general public a better understanding of the complete fossil record. One such attempt is that by Kathleen Hunt who created a Transitional Vertebrate Fossil FAQ [http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-transitional.html]. | + | [[Paleontology|Paleontologists]] typically reject this claim and some work has been done to provide the general public a better understanding of the complete fossil record. One such attempt is that by [[Kathleen Hunt]] who created a Transitional Vertebrate Fossil FAQ [http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-transitional.html]. |
The Transitional Vertebrate Fossil FAQ covers two broad categories: | The Transitional Vertebrate Fossil FAQ covers two broad categories: | ||
| − | PART I has | + | PART I has [[FISH]]ES TO FIRST [[MAMMAL]]S & [[BIRD]]S: |
[http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-transitional/part1a.html] | [http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-transitional/part1a.html] | ||
| − | PART 2 has transitions among mammals (starting with | + | PART 2 has transitions among mammals (starting with [[primate]]s), including numerous species-to-species transitions, discussion, and references. |
[http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-transitional/part2a.html] | [http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-transitional/part2a.html] | ||
| − | To skip directly to the primate fossil discussion (includes | + | To skip directly to the primate fossil discussion (includes [[human]]s) view this link: [http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-transitional/part2a.html#primate] |
Revision as of 19:51, April 27, 2007
Transitional forms are fossil or living organisms that show a change from one species to another. A transitional form that has not yet been found is colloquially called a 'missing link'.
Currently many Americans feel that the fossil record contains many gaps [1].
Paleontologists typically reject this claim and some work has been done to provide the general public a better understanding of the complete fossil record. One such attempt is that by Kathleen Hunt who created a Transitional Vertebrate Fossil FAQ [2].
The Transitional Vertebrate Fossil FAQ covers two broad categories: PART I has FISHES TO FIRST MAMMALS & BIRDS: [3]
PART 2 has transitions among mammals (starting with primates), including numerous species-to-species transitions, discussion, and references. [4]
To skip directly to the primate fossil discussion (includes humans) view this link: [5]