Difference between revisions of "Transitional form"
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| − | Transitional Forms - Transitional forms or | + | Transitional Forms - 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 [http://www.conservapedia.com/Theory_of_evolution#Lack_of_Any_Clear_Transitional_Forms]. | Currently many Americans feel that the fossil record contains many gaps [http://www.conservapedia.com/Theory_of_evolution#Lack_of_Any_Clear_Transitional_Forms]. | ||
Revision as of 13:26, April 11, 2007
Transitional Forms - 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]