Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How is it that “living fossil” species like the coelacanth are presented as evidence against evolution?

April 26, 2017coelacanth culture Evolution living fossil presented Religion Society species spirituality

0

Posted

How is it that “living fossil” species like the coelacanth are presented as evidence against evolution?

1 Answer

0

Posted

We have only identified 10% of all the different species currently living. It is no surprise to me that we don’t have a complete fossil record, or that there are some very ancient creatures long thought extinct that really aren’t. I don’t see how that is an affront to evolutionary theory.