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evolution

Definition for evolution

noun as in development, progress

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Scientists have struggled to understand how stars spiraling together during this critical period affects the stars' subsequent evolution.

This evolution was punctuated around 30 million years ago with the emergence of a newer, better way to photosynthesize.

"But evolution acts on all parts of the body, great and small. Structures and regions that have been ignored are often gold mines for new insights and untold tales."

Vultures are perfectly adapted by millions of years of evolution to detect carcasses across vast landscapes quickly and reliably.

"With this new information, we can better reconstruct the last 1,500 years of horse breeding history and evolution."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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