Evidence Of Design In Bird Feathers And Avian Respiration
Journal: International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics, Vol 4, Issue 2
Authors: A .C. McINTOSH
This paper explores the evidence for design in living systems. In particular, it considers two of the mechanisms used in bird flight. These include feathers and the remarkable counterflow mass exchanger breathing system used in the avian lung system. Both systems are examples of the principle of specified functional complexity, which occurs throughout nature. There is no known recorded example of this developing experimentally where the precursor information or machinery is not already present in embryonic form. Such design features indicate non-evolutionary features being involved.
Keywords: avian respiration, birds, design, evolution, feathers, lungs, nature
Journal: International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics, Vol 4, Issue 2
Authors: A .C. McINTOSH
This paper explores the evidence for design in living systems. In particular, it considers two of the mechanisms used in bird flight. These include feathers and the remarkable counterflow mass exchanger breathing system used in the avian lung system. Both systems are examples of the principle of specified functional complexity, which occurs throughout nature. There is no known recorded example of this developing experimentally where the precursor information or machinery is not already present in embryonic form. Such design features indicate non-evolutionary features being involved.
Keywords: avian respiration, birds, design, evolution, feathers, lungs, nature
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NOTA DESTE BLOGGER:
Fui, nem sei por que, pensando -- não dá mais para não ver design na natureza e atribuir ao mero acaso e à fortuita necessidade. É design inteligente!
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NOTA DESTE BLOGGER:
Fui, nem sei por que, pensando -- não dá mais para não ver design na natureza e atribuir ao mero acaso e à fortuita necessidade. É design inteligente!
