Elder's Model of Created Kinds Summary

A testable hypothesis regarding the taxonomic relationships of plants and animals based on the core concept of limited ancestry

Morphology

a recognizable base form and structure that does not change over time

Original Appearance

separate and unique ( no common ancestors)
fully functional (no primitive ancestors)
similarity in form / design due to similarity in function and common designer

Phenotype

limited variation in surface features over time

Speciation

Katagenos Species Concept - a set of reprductively connected characteristics producing a recognizable pattern.
habitats and geographical distribution can indicate species boundaries
allows a greater diversity before disparity in both fossil and extant records (opposite of evolutionary expectations)

Environmental Acclimation

primary cause of speciation
occurs rapidly due to selection of already existing genes
speciation reduces genetic diversity

Genotype

Reproductive discontinuity between kinds; Reproductive continuity within a kind.

Variation

original kinds had broad genetic potential and variability
limit to variation within a kind (no unlimited potential growth)
no change of one kind into another kind
genetic entropy is causing degredation (not building up)

Mating

Heritage Mating - preference for individuals with same / similar surface features, habitats, and/or culture
can mate with same species
can potentially hybridize with other species within same kind

Extinction

extinction occurs when limited variability cannot meed the needs of environmental acclimation
can occur to both species and entire kinds

Timeline

Created Kinds appeared approximately 6,000 years ago

Aquatic Extinction Event

occurred approximately 4,500 years ago.
majority of fossil record produced at this time
rapid speciation followed to fill new environments
gradual slow down in speciation as environments became more stable
larger sizes existed before extinction event due to better environment

Geographic Distribution

Generally following the Catastrophic Plate Tectonics model for post-flood distribution.

Taxonomy

taxonomic comparison averages near the Family level

Natanzera Classification System

based on Linnaean binomial nomenclature
retains all research done through centuries
replaces current endings with creation recognized endings
demonstrates Creation Orchard rather than Tree of Life

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