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Neo-darwinism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Neo-darwinism : (noun)
1: a modern Darwinian theory that explains new species in terms
of genetic mutations [syn: Neo-Darwinism]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Neo-darwinism : \Ne`o-Dar"win*ism\, n.
The theory which holds natural selection, as explained by
Darwin, to be the chief factor in the evolution of plants and
animals, and denies the inheritance of acquired characters;
-- esp. opposed to Neo-Lamarckism. Weismannism is an
example of extreme Neo-Darwinism. -- Ne`o-Dar*win"i*an, a.
& n.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Weismannism \Weis"mann*ism\, n. (Biol.)
The theories and teachings in regard to heredity propounded
by the German biologist August Weismann, esp. in regard to
germ plasm as the basis of heredity and the impossibility of
transmitting acquired characteristics; -- often called
neo-Darwinism.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Neo-darwinism |
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Apologetics315: The Goliath of Neo-darwinism vs. The David of Intelligent Design http://bit.ly/5RYYAe |
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brantwonders: Can atheism and Neo-darwinism allow for anything along the lines of spirituality as an experience of the self through uncovering the psyche? |
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ranilillanjum: @SDMumford With other words: another mystery generated by Neo-darwinism. They can't explain blushing, laughter, altruism, and now this. |
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