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Is There More Wonder In Genes Than In Gods? - A Conversation with Alex O' Connor
The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
The Stripes of Evolution
This chapter explores the evolutionary traits of animals with a focus on zebras and their black and white stripes, debating their purpose and effectiveness. It discusses various peculiarities in animal design, like the back-to-front structure of the vertebrate retina, while challenging the notion of intelligent design through examples of flawed biological features. The conversation also highlights convergent evolution, showcasing how different species evolve similar traits independently to adapt to their environments.
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