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And what context is that?

That paper is speculation. There is no confirmed evidence for a mechanism for this to actually occur. They suggest horizontal gene transfer could explain it, but that happens in microbes, and its relevance to Lamarckian evolution is speculative. The paper also assumes that genetic material can...

Interesting, thanks for that.

Do you have a source to show that it's primarily sexual selection? Because they sure do seem to provide a feeding advantage...

I wouldn't call that Lamarckianism. My understanding of Lamarckianism is that it happens without any artificial involvement. For example, if an animal has to stretch its neck up to reach some leaves to eat, then that changes the genes in is germ cells (sperm or ova) so that any offspring will...

Right, now that we've got that out of the way... @pood suggested in post 904 that evolution might work differently on other planets. In post 907, they suggested it might be more like Lamarckianism. Could it be the case? Technically, yes, the chance is not zero. But is it likely? I doubt it...

I can clarify right now that my avatar is one of those ones made through Facebook that are based on a person's appearance. It is a representation of me, not some other character.

I'll try to get some sultry smoky eyes or flash my melons, shall I?

Non sexy? Hey! My husband says I'm the sexiest babe ever!

Have you never heard of Kylie Minogue? She was once one of the most well known singers in the world.

Do you have any evidence that it is more important on other planets than it is here? YES or NO only please. I'm guess that it's gonna be a NO. So you don't know if it is the case. So you have no evidence to suggest it may be more important on other planets than it is here on Earth, and you...

Are you confused as to my gender? Tell me, what's my name? Do you think that's a boy name or do you think that's a girl name?

Where did I make that claim? I said that there's nothing to indicate that the process of evolution would not also be in effect on other planets. Oh, and it's a bit rich that you accuse me of posting "petulant, argumentative, and pointless bullshit" when you use words like "duh" and base your...

Do you think these sources make any relevant points to the discussion? Yes or no please.

Consider that we were talking about your claim that Lamarckianism, which is largely ineffectual here on Earth, could play a more important role in evolution on other planets. I did a search for the term "Lamarck" in that link, and found it was mentioned only twice. Let me give you the context...