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To: LiteKeeper
Implies some kind of intentionality and control over the process. That is NOT evolution.

No, it's called "sexual selection", and in some cases is as important as natural selection for evolution to happen. It was discussed at length by Darwin.

Think of peafoul. The peahen is attracted to the showiest peacock. It can be a proxy for good health.

102 posted on 02/26/2006 8:26:39 PM PST by Virginia-American
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To: Virginia-American

Darwin had this interest in sex ..... got him in trouble with the public ..... fewer long sea voyages, more visits to his wife


124 posted on 02/27/2006 6:41:27 AM PST by muawiyah (-)
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