Categories: Alternative conceptions
It is sometimes suggested non-human species (sometimes even microbes) make deliberate, reasoned decisions to change behaviours , rather than such changes being a result of natural selection.
It is common to see apparent examples of this in public science discourse (Apparent examples, as scientists or journalists may use anthropomorphic language without intending it to be understood literally). For example,
Some bees realised meat was available and decided to stop being vegetarian
Some moths thought switching to eating clothes would offer a better life
Tags: evolution, natural selection
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