ANTH 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Uniformitarianism, Deep Time, Gregor Mendel
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Evolution: geologic deep time and uniformitarianism sir charles lyell, evolutionary theory lamarck and darwin, early genetics mendel. Instead, gradual processes that occur today acted in a similar way in the past uniformitarianism. Such change is always gradual and non-directional. Both cuvier and lyell relied on empirical evidence and actual data. First to propose a theory for organic evolution. Observed that animals and plants are uniquely adapted to their environments. This relationship is dynamic living things biologically adapt to their changing environment. Subtle fluids within the body stimulate the development and growth of special organs that are passed on to offspring. Inheritance of acquired characteristics based on need, use or disuse. Generally discarded because no evidence for traits acquired by an individual during their lifetime are passed on to their offspring. Panda"s thumbs get elongated during their lifetimes in order to help them strip bamboo. Sailed around the world for 5 years documenting species of plants and animals.
