Evolution In Hawaii Crickets

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Scientists have claimed that mutation and evolution has saved the lives of many Hawaii crickets. Let's be honest, Evolution is a very controversial subject. Many people believe it, and many people do not believe it. However, let us take a look at how some scientist say the lives of Hawaii crickets were saved because of it.

WHAT MUTATION IS

Basically, a mutation is a natural process that changed the sequence of DNA. They can effect several aspects in genes. They can alter the products of the gene, they can prevent the gene from functioning properly or at all. Sometimes, however, they actually do not effect the gene at all.

SCIENTISTS CLAIM HAWAII CRICKETS EVOLVED

This is where things get a little tricky. One study actually stated that

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