Thread: Homo Erectus
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Old 01-08-2002, 02:21 PM   #7
elSicomoro
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Originally posted by juju2112
Well, new species develop over an incredibly long period of time. We're pretty unlikely to see in our lifetimes what random mutations stay in the gene pool for the long haul.
I think we are seeing some evolution within our own species right now. People live longer and grow taller...at least in the Western world. I would partially attribute that to better nutrition and medical technology.

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