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Old 07-08-2011, 07:02 PM   #109
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Following Darwin's primary usage[1] the term is often used to refer to both the evolutionary consequence of blind selection and to its mechanisms.[3][4] It is sometimes helpful to explicitly distinguish between selection's mechanisms and its effects; when this distinction is important, scientists define "natural selection" specifically as "those mechanisms that contribute to the selection of individuals that reproduce", without regard to whether the basis of the selection is heritable.

I'm sorry, you were saying?
I know both the dictionary definitions, and the street usage, thanks.



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Selective memory is a fascinating thing. It was the crappy open faced maroon colored one, that fit me best.

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Yep, used it about half the time, IIRC.

See? Freedom to make your own decisions...nice ain't it?


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You brought it up.

JC
Ah, but I won't anymore

It's not nice, among friends.
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