The
Strength of Darwin's Theory
It explained data better than previous explanations
Variation
Lack of
perfection
Developmental
similarities
Not all
similarities the same
Homologous
vs analogous similarities
Sexual
dimorphisms
It also makes specific, testable predictions
All life
should have some elements in common
Species
should exhibit differing degrees of similarity
Should
never see a "frog/mushroom"
We have tested the predictions from evolution for well over
a century
The pattern
is clear.
Life looks
as if all species are related