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Dear all:
There are several ring species known
to biologists. This songbird condition is not a new thing.
There are plenty of examples of evolution and speciation known.
From an example of sympatric speciation in the fruit fly Rahoglottis
pomonella to this ring species to the vancomycin-resistant bacteria
species, science knows proof of evolution.
Of intrigue, though, is the fact that
the Biological Species Concept would recognize this ring species as only one
species, but the Phylogenetic Species Concept would recognize several
species. There are many repercussions of this difference, including
affecting the Endangered Species Act.
So as interesting as this info is,
the most important aspect of it is the leakage into the media. It serves
to educate a wider audience about evolution. And that's always
good.
Peace out, Demetrios
Vital.
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