This document outlines discussion topics on evolution and asks students to respond to one of the topics in a primary post of at least 125 words, and also make a substantive reply to a fellow student. The first topic asks students to read an article on how some species are adapting to climate change, and then explain the difference between phenotypic plasticity and genetic evolution based on the article. It also asks how we can tell the difference between these two mechanisms when species change over time.

1. "Evolution"
Let's keep this discussion scientific! I do not want to have a
debate about anyone's religious views on this topic.
Please respond to one of the following discussion topics with a
primary post of at least 125 words. Additionally, please make a
substantive reply to a fellow student.
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(1) Read the
article
by Marris (2014) on “How a few species are hacking climate
change”. Based on this article, explain the difference between
“phenotypic plasticity” and “genetic evolution”. When species
change over time, how can we tell the difference between these
two mechanisms?