Discussion Forum Unit-VII

The theory of evolution

Using examples, briefly discuss how evidence is used to support evolution. Do you agree with

the use of this data/evidence? Explain your position.

Several examples can be used to discuss how evidence is used to support evolution. One I want

to use is the “snapper fish”. Here in my country are several variations of “snapper fish” (Belize

TREC, 1994):

- Mutton snapper, Lutjanus analis.

- Gray snapper. Lutjanus griseus local Belize name “Black Snapper”

- Dog snapper, Lutjanus jocu.

- Yellowtail snapper, Ocyurus chrysurus.

- Cubera Snapper, Lutjanus cyanopterus.

- Mahogany Snapper, Lutjanus mahogoni

According to Marsden Fund (2019) during the course of the years, there has been mutation on

the “snapper” DNA that has helped in the formation of new species. I do agree with this data due

that I have seen the different types of snapper fish. I agree with the evolution of animals due to

their environment and the formation of biodiversity. There are Certain topics of evolution I do

agree with, but there are others that I defiantly don’t agree with (eg. That humans evolve from

apes). On the other hand, I do agree with the evidence of new virus/ bacteria species that are

formed. For example, lately, we have been hearing in the news about the new Corona Virus the
delta coronavirus. The evidence is clear that the new delta virus is a mutation of the original one,

likewise the superbugs.

There was one fish I wanted to discuss that was just discovered in Mexico (I think) that lives in

caves and has no eyes. Unfortunately, I couldn’t found the source from which I saw the news a

few days ago.

Reference

Belize TREC. (1994). Species lists | Belize TREC. Belize Marin TREC.

https://www.belizemarinetrec.com/research/species-lists/

Rye, C., Wise, R., Jurukovski, V., Desaix, J., Choi, J., & Avissar, Y. (2017). Biology. Rice

University. https://my.uopeople.edu/pluginfile.php/1274548/mod_page/content/6/

Biology_Chapters_1-10.pdf

Marsden Fund. (2019, June 10). Has Intensive-Fishing Shaped Snapper Evolution? Royal

Society Te Apārangi. https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/research/has-intensive-fishing-has-

shaped-snapper-evolution/