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Evolution can be equated with progress".justify the statement.

Evolution cannot always be equated with progress.

Evolution simply creates more complex body designs, but this does not imply that the simple body designs are inefficient. Bacteria, with a simple body design, are still the most widely found organisms on Earth. They can survive in hot springs, deep sea, and even freezing environments.

Therefore bacteria which has not much evolved is more progressive than human which has evolved very much.

So, human beings cannot be considered as the highest evolved species or culminating species. In fact, humans are only a branch of evolution!

Evolution in one sense, means growth or development--literally, unrolling or unfolding. It is difficult to give a clear definition that will apply to each of the various theories that are held. It is very difficult to equate it with progress until it is proved with solid evidence.


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