RE: Evolution!! (D. Howes)
Pim van Meurs (entheta@eskimo.com)
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 12:16:42 -0700Ed Brayton: Ron, what theory other than evolution provides a coherent explanation for the order of appearance of fauna on the earth? Is it just a
coincidence that the first animals to appear on earth were single-celled
creatures? Is it just a coincidence that the first amphibians to appear
on earth look the most like fish and they become progressively less
fish-like in order of appearance in more recent strata? That pattern is
repeated in every group, by the way. The first reptiles to appear are
the most amphibian like and they become increasingly different as you go
along; the first mammals are the most reptile like, and they become
increasingly different as you go along. What other explanation is there
for such perfect faunal succession?>>
I assume you are looking for an explanation which does not add more unknowns to the equation ?