Evolution:The Most Important Theory in Biology
Evolution,in the sense of the origin of all organisms from common ancestors and the modification of their characteristics over time,is a fact.It is explained by a well supported but still growing theory of evolutionary processes.The data and theory of evolutionary biology together provide explanation of and insights into all the fields of biological science,because all features of all organisms have arisen through evolutionary change.Evolution therefore provides understanding both the unity and the diversity of life.The understanding gained from basic research on evolution has important practical applications in management of living natural resources,conservation of biodiversity,food production,pest management,and human health.Evolution provides a rationale for research on other organisms as models of human biology,and it contributes to the challenging project of understanding what it means to be human.The scientific,practical,and philosophical implications of evolution make it the most important theory in biology.
Agriculture biodiversity evolution evolutionary genetics evolutionary history health science natural resources natural selection pest management theory unity of biology
Douglas J.Futuyma
Department of Ecology and Evolution,Stony Brook University,Stony Brook,New York,USA
国际会议
The Darwin 200 Beijing International Conference (纪念达尔文诞辰200周年国际学术会议)
北京
英文
84-101
2009-10-24（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）