@TeslaChippie But there ARE pre-chickens ("proto-chickens" if one prefers). This is not up for debate. Yes, I agree with you that evolution is gradual. Very gradual. "Not a chicken" laying an egg to a chicken is not the point I'm trying to get across. I'm talking about random mutations that accumulate which LEAD UP to the eventual chicken ("now chicken") we come to know and love to eat. There isn't any clear demarcations either between one generation to the next. (That I know of.) Even to this day, chickens we know are still changing (especially now that chickens are pumped with hormones--which epigenetics may have a role). They may be different 1,000 or 10,000 years from now. Who knows.
In retrospect, maybe I shouldn't have stated "scientific." Maybe the term throws people off. But according to literature, this occurs in nature, not just in chickens but other organisms as well.
@TeslaChippie You are correct to assert that evolution, in general, affects population-level genetics. But do not discount the importance of individual-level mutations that could then be passed on to future generations. "Pre-chickens," through many years of breeding and accumulation of genetic changes after generations, eventually became what we come to know as the modern chicken. (Could be Pre-Chicken A > Pre-Chicken B > ... Pre-Chicken Z > Modern Chicken--) If such individual changes, more importantly their accumulation that then contribute to better fitness, in the DNA were for naught, even we as a species wouldn't be here today. And then there's the influence of epigenetic changes...
@KnightRider666 It would be nice to get all caught up with the card game. I peeked at a video on how it’s played nowadays and wow.... so different! But that’s expected. I wouldn’t mind Pokémon pinball!!
@8itmap_k1d Yes! Some of them are more effective than others, but they are always at the very least mildly interesting. Daniel Radcliffe, too, has followed a similar path: starring in smaller, concept-driven movies after becoming a part of a massive franchise. Love 'em both.
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Re: News Of COVID-19 Vaccine Causes Nintendo, Ubisoft And Activision Share Prices To Drop
LOL at the conspiracy theorists on here. Get a life, please.
Re: Poll: Which Will Be Your Second Console - PS5 Or Xbox Series X?
Reading a book.
Re: Five Dates Has You Playing As A Millenial Trying To Find Love In Lockdown
I have Grindr for my needs. Thanks, though.
Re: Nintendo First Revealed The Switch Four Years Ago Today
And still lovin' it.
Re: Review: RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition - A Ride That Switch Players Should Consider Jumping Aboard
@Yanina Right? My heart skipped a beat when I read that.
Re: Random: Here's How Much Your Animal Crossing: New Horizons House Would Cost In Real Life
Try buying a home in the San Francisco Bay Area. lol
Re: Random: Robert Pattinson Reveals How His Favourite Video Game Made Him Cry
@Zeldafan79 He was very good in “Good Time” and “The Rover.” I look forward to his rendition of Batman.
Re: The Splatoon 2 Chicken VS. Egg Splatfest Is Officially Underway
@TeslaChippie If we're going to pull up degrees, I have a doctorate in Molecular Biology and Cancer Biology. But you go ahead.
Re: The Splatoon 2 Chicken VS. Egg Splatfest Is Officially Underway
@RPGamer Hope you get it during the holidays! It's my most played game on the Switch. I never thought it would be when I got it at launch.
Re: The Splatoon 2 Chicken VS. Egg Splatfest Is Officially Underway
@TeslaChippie But there ARE pre-chickens ("proto-chickens" if one prefers). This is not up for debate. Yes, I agree with you that evolution is gradual. Very gradual. "Not a chicken" laying an egg to a chicken is not the point I'm trying to get across. I'm talking about random mutations that accumulate which LEAD UP to the eventual chicken ("now chicken") we come to know and love to eat. There isn't any clear demarcations either between one generation to the next. (That I know of.) Even to this day, chickens we know are still changing (especially now that chickens are pumped with hormones--which epigenetics may have a role). They may be different 1,000 or 10,000 years from now. Who knows.
In retrospect, maybe I shouldn't have stated "scientific." Maybe the term throws people off. But according to literature, this occurs in nature, not just in chickens but other organisms as well.
Re: The Splatoon 2 Chicken VS. Egg Splatfest Is Officially Underway
@TeslaChippie You are correct to assert that evolution, in general, affects population-level genetics. But do not discount the importance of individual-level mutations that could then be passed on to future generations. "Pre-chickens," through many years of breeding and accumulation of genetic changes after generations, eventually became what we come to know as the modern chicken. (Could be Pre-Chicken A > Pre-Chicken B > ... Pre-Chicken Z > Modern Chicken--) If such individual changes, more importantly their accumulation that then contribute to better fitness, in the DNA were for naught, even we as a species wouldn't be here today. And then there's the influence of epigenetic changes...
Re: The Splatoon 2 Chicken VS. Egg Splatfest Is Officially Underway
Egg is the scientific answer.
Re: Dinosaurs Come To Life In Minecraft's New Jurassic World DLC
Just revisited the Jurassic Park movies on Netflix. They put the Jurassic World movies to shame. Hoping Jurassic World: Dominion will be good, though.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The August 2020 Nintendo Indie World Showcase?
"Raji" got me curious. Might take a visit to the eShop tonight.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Shares Exciting New Detail About The Next Update
Can I move it to the chicken coop?
Re: Reminder: Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Second Fishing Tourney Kicks Off Tomorrow
If it's the same rewards, I won't play much.
Re: Random: Niantic Got Rian Johnson To Direct A Pokémon GO Commercial
Johnson is a very good director. Those who judge his skill based on one movie would do well to be more educated about the matter.
Re: Random: Miss Nintendo Directs? Check Out This Crowd-Pleasing 'Nontendo Direct' Presentation
This is obviously just for fun.
To those triggered: There are plenty of things to be upset about out there in the world that’s unfolding right now. So chill.
Re: Want To Go Swimming And Diving In Animal Crossing: New Horizons? This Is What It Will Cost You
So no skinny dipping... Noted!
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Summer Updates Will Add Swimming, Diving And More
@Anti-Matter The more dogs the better, if you ask me!
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Summer Updates Will Add Swimming, Diving And More
I hope that eventually they add more things we could plant like vegetables and more fruits. Seasonal varieties would be terrific.
Also, it would be nice to have a pet dog, cat, or maybe even snake roaming about the island.
Basically make Stardew Valley but Animal Crossing. Lol
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Summer Updates Will Add Swimming, Diving And More
Excited for the new... wave of updates. Can’t wait to... dive in! (Har-har!)
Re: Watch A Christopher Nolan Film In Fortnite's Party Royale Mode This Friday
I’d take out The Prestige for Memento.
Re: Soapbox: Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Wedding Season Is A Reminder That Marriage Is Hard Work
I relate to this write-up so much.
But I need to wean myself out of Animal Crossing.
There's so many games to play!
Re: Pokémon Unite, An Online Team Battle Game, Revealed For Switch And Mobile
Glad I skipped through that garbage of a presentation.
Re: NIS America Is Bringing Ys IX: Monstrum Nox To The West In 2021
I need to get back into VIII. I only got about 6-7 hours into it on the Vita. =X
Re: Game Freak's Little Town Hero Big Idea Edition Launches Today
@EchoNemesis I’ll be down for that. New blood can be a good thing.
Re: Game Freak's Little Town Hero Big Idea Edition Launches Today
Here’s a big idea: Make better mainline Pokémon games.
Re: New Video Shows Yoshi In Action At Super Nintendo World
Wow, that camera can zoom in that far?
Re: Rumour: Pokémon Fans Speculate That Next Week's 'Big' Announcement Is Let's Go Johto
@KnightRider666 It would be nice to get all caught up with the card game. I peeked at a video on how it’s played nowadays and wow.... so different! But that’s expected. I wouldn’t mind Pokémon pinball!!
Re: Rumour: Pokémon Fans Speculate That Next Week's 'Big' Announcement Is Let's Go Johto
Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
It's going to be a NEW POKEMON TRADING CARD GAME.
Crossing fingers.
Re: Pokémon To Reveal A 'Big Project' Next Week In Second Presentation
POKEMON TRADING CARD GAME
Re: Pokémon Sword And Shield's Isle Of Armor DLC Is Out Now, Special Zeraora Max Raid Battle Revealed
All right, people. Let's defeat 10 Zs each.
Re: A New Pokémon Snap Game Is In Development For Nintendo Switch
Adult Todd Snap should be our guide.
Re: Nintendo Just Launched A New Game And You Can Download It For Free Right Now
Sit-up challenge next!
Re: Can You Name These Animal Crossing Villagers?
10/25. Not ashamed.
Re: Monolith Soft Celebrates 10 Years Of Xenoblade Chronicles With Special Artwork
I just rescued Juju from Xord. This game is so good! I love XC2, but I think I prefer this one, at least so far.
Re: Pokémon-Like Nexomon: Extinction Reveals All Nine Starter Monsters
Great Value Pokémon
Re: Poll: Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Absolutely. After I finish my experiments. 👨🏻🔬🔬⚗️
Can’t wait to learn how to play mahjong!
Re: Random: Not All Animal Crossing Players Are Having Happy Wedding Seasons
@Phostachio I don't know, to me, I'd rather be aware of who the idiots are.
I have yet to participate in this wedding event. I'm still on the hunt for all the sharks...
Re: Review: Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics - You Won't Get 'Board' Of These Games Easily
I was sold on it from the first time it was revealed. Can’t wait to get it this week!
Re: Moonlighter DLC Expansion Launches On Switch At The End Of The Month
I finished the game and I recommend it. However, I don’t think I’ll be getting the DLC since I have too many games I must get to.
Re: Animal Crossing Director Wants To Make New Horizons "The Best Game Possible"
Still playing the game every dang day! #cantstopwontstop
Re: Video: How Nintendo Influenced My Grade School Life
You chose well. Squirtle is the best starter.
Don't @ me, people! =p
Re: Random: You Can Now Hire A Company To Weed Your Island In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
I think this is funny. Now, can I hire someone to fish out all the sea bass off my island? I promise to give them better than a C+ on my review.
Re: Random: Lord Of The Rings Actor Elijah Wood Visits Animal Crossing Player's Island To Sell His Turnips
@8itmap_k1d Yes! Some of them are more effective than others, but they are always at the very least mildly interesting. Daniel Radcliffe, too, has followed a similar path: starring in smaller, concept-driven movies after becoming a part of a massive franchise. Love 'em both.
Re: Gallery: Animal Crossing Fans Are Reimagining Classic Albums As K.K. Slider Releases
@RPGamer It's supposed to look pixilated. Definitely not as high quality as the pictures above.
Re: Gallery: Animal Crossing Fans Are Reimagining Classic Albums As K.K. Slider Releases
@TryToBeHopeful Thanks! Just converted some.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players Are Using Nook Miles To Buy Villagers On The Internet
Nook Miles Tickets makes the world go ‘round. 🎟
Re: Gallery: Animal Crossing Fans Are Reimagining Classic Albums As K.K. Slider Releases
I want these to be hung on the walls of my bedroom in the game!!