Page 139 - The Error of the Evolution of Species

Harun Yahya
(Adnan Oktar)

known as taxonomists. They divide into species those pop-

ulations that mate only among themselves in nature, which
give rise to viable offspring, and which resemble one an-
other in terms of structural and functional properties. They
determine the classification, such as the specific genus to
which a species belongs, and which genera belong to which
families.
Classifications by different taxonomists are basically sim-

ilar, but still exhibit important differences. For example, five
species may be grouped under one, two or three different
genera. That is why scientists often differ and disagree re-
garding the classification of different living things. 164

The Founders of Taxonomy

The classifications outlined above are vital in terms of
scientific research and study. Some, however, imagine that
classification is a part of the theory of evolution. The reason
for this is evolutionist propaganda. Modern taxonomists are
largely evolutionist biologists; and as a result, taxonomy and
evolution are generally referred to in the same breath. Yet
this is a grave error.

The foundations of taxonomy were laid before Darwin's
theory of evolution was put forward. In addition, the

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