Skulptur
9/9/08 9:23:27 AM
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http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/life/story/4211921p-4804623c.html
"A new species of water lily discovered this year helps prove the theory of evolution, a Manitoba scientist says.
"This species isn't just new to Manitoba, it is a new species of plant that has evolved fairly recently," said Diana Robson, the Manitoba Museum's curator of botany. "Evolution isn't just something that occurred in the past; it's happening right now."
"New species evolve when individuals obtain new genetic material that makes them well adapted to new habitats. Mutation is one way that organisms obtain new genetic information, and hybridization is another."
The new species is a hybrid. It arose when two fairly common species of water lily, Leiberg's Water-lily (Nymphaea leibergii) and Fragrant Water-lily (Nymphaea odorata) interbred.
Although plant hybrids form regularly, they are usually sterile and unable to reproduce.
It is the only documented population of this type of new water lily in Manitoba, Robson said, and is a fertile hybrid that is reproducing. So it's considered to be a brand-new species." -----
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Girvo
9/9/08 9:25:23 AM
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Kommando
9/9/08 9:30:39 AM
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its alright, evolution is commonly accepted as fact. as opposed to what the vocal minority (and americans) would have you believe. -----
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Leonid
9/9/08 9:32:21 AM
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its alright, evolution is commonly accepted as fact. as opposed to what the vocal minority (and americans) would have you believe.
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Director
9/9/08 9:32:25 AM
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""New species evolve when individuals obtain new genetic material that makes them well adapted to new habitats. Mutation is one way that organisms obtain new genetic information"
uh-huh, allegedly.
"The new species is a hybrid. It arose when two fairly common species of water lily, Leiberg's Water-lily (Nymphaea leibergii) and Fragrant Water-lily (Nymphaea odorata) interbred."
Wow! So 2 lily plants interbred and produced a *gasp* lily plant with features from the genetic traits of both parents! OK, I'm convinced *blows up the nearest I.D. building*.
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Leonid
9/9/08 9:32:55 AM
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Director
9/9/08 9:33:46 AM
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Skulptur
9/9/08 9:34:49 AM
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Girvo - What's your problem? It is interesting to people who are into science. If you are not interested then go read something else, but don't be a dickhead in my thread.
Director - You are embarrassing yourself. Please educate yourself then return.
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Leonid
9/9/08 9:35:55 AM
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In the interests of fair play:
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Skulptur
9/9/08 9:44:22 AM
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Leonid - Do you know that fundamental particles pop in and out of existence billions of times a second in what we call "empty" space.
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I love it how I make no mention of creationism or religion yet the fundamentalists feel like am I attacking them.
Well, I guess they would be feeling pretty insecure in today's society.
100 years ago, they would be comfortable, but not today.
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I think it is wonderful to see new species evolving.
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Director
9/9/08 9:46:55 AM
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Girvo - What's your problem? It is interesting to people who are into science. If you are not interested then go read something else, but don't be a dickhead in my thread.
Director - You are embarrassing yourself. Please educate yourself then return.
Edited by Skulptur: 9/9/2008 9:41:29 AM
uh-huh, well I'm sorry if my lack of excitement over lily plants producing more lily plants isn't quite epiphany that it obviously is for you. Show me 2 lilies producing a completely new and never before seen plant (that isn't just another lily) and I'm right there with you. ;) -----
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Leonid
9/9/08 9:47:16 AM
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Leonid - Do you know that fundamental particles pop in and out of existence billions of times a second in what we call "empty" space.
Are you mistaking me for a creationist?
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Director
9/9/08 9:48:14 AM
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Leonid - Do you know that fundamental particles pop in and out of existence billions of times a second in what we call "empty" space.
Are you mistaking me for a creationist?
Please don't. I've already had a shower today. Don't make me feel dirty again.
Had your Ken Ham and eggs yet? P -----
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Girvo
9/9/08 9:52:20 AM
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Skulptur
9/9/08 10:01:15 AM
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Leonid - No I am referring to Dir and Girvo.
Director - "Show me 2 lilies producing a completely new and never before seen plant (that isn't just another lily) and I'm right there with you. ;)"
Mate, you are still making a fool of yourself.
Evolution mainly works in tiny incremental changes. A frog does not turn into a bird overnight.
If you had bothered to actually read the whole news report you would have seen this section:
"Although plant hybrids form regularly, they are usually sterile and unable to reproduce.
It is the only documented population of this type of new water lily in Manitoba, Robson said, and is a fertile hybrid that is reproducing. So it's considered to be a brand-new species."
You are obviously ignorant and seem almost proud of your ignorance.
That's not a good attitude to have.
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Director
9/9/08 10:14:00 AM
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"Mate, you are still making a fool of yourself.
Evolution mainly works in tiny incremental changes. A frog does not turn into a bird overnight. "
I'm yet to see ANY evidence that a frog (or anything else) could change into a bird (or anything else) given ANY amount of time (read:faith).
"If you had bothered to actually read the whole news report you would have seen this section:
"Although plant hybrids form regularly, they are usually sterile and unable to reproduce.
It is the only documented population of this type of new water lily in Manitoba, Robson said, and is a fertile hybrid that is reproducing. So it's considered to be a brand-new species."
'Usually' but obviously not 'always' as is the case here. Now you can label it any way you want if you need to classify where it fits in the world, but heck a rose by any other name.....
"You are obviously ignorant and seem almost proud of your ignorance.
That's not a good attitude to have.
Educate yourself. "
yes dad, I'll try to do better next time.. :(
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Khirareq
9/9/08 10:19:07 AM
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You are obviously ignorant and seem almost proud of your ignorance.
That's not a good attitude to have.
Educate yourself.
Coming from someone who was demanding the public convince them as to why they should buy a game instead of pirate it?
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Skulptur
9/9/08 10:19:38 AM
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Conversing with a brick wall is futile.
Khirareq - Yea lucky I didn't pre-order it.
It's really not that good...
So I saved myself $120....
AWESOME!
+1 for the sea dogs!
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Virtuoso
9/9/08 10:23:02 AM
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Does it really need to be proved again? Isn't it pretty much accepted as fact now? -----
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Director
9/9/08 10:23:07 AM
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Hey! I resemble that remark. That's 'ignorant' brick wall to you sonny. -----
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