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is it possible that cat evolve into dog by some technique?anyone can help me?thank you
Is it possible that cat evolve into dog by some means?
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The discussion centers around the question of whether it is possible for cats to evolve into dogs through some means or technique. The scope includes evolutionary biology and the mechanisms of species evolution.
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Main Points Raised
- One participant asks if cats can evolve into dogs by some technique, seeking clarification.
- Another participant humorously suggests "Photoshopping" as a means, implying that evolution in this context is not feasible.
- A third participant strongly asserts that it is impossible for a cat to evolve into a dog, referencing a quote from a movie to emphasize their point.
- One participant argues that while cats cannot evolve into dogs, under certain conditions and over a long time, they could evolve into a species that might superficially resemble dogs.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally disagree on the possibility of cats evolving into dogs, with some asserting it is impossible and others suggesting a more nuanced view regarding evolutionary processes over time.
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The discussion does not delve into specific evolutionary mechanisms or definitions, leaving assumptions about evolutionary processes and species definitions unaddressed.
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"Photoshopping." Otherwise? No.garylau said:
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I second @Bystander : NO! Like the Lion in the Wizard of OZ movie said: "Not no how, not no way". 
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There's always this:
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garylau said:
No, a cat can never evolve into a dog. Given the right conditions and selection pressures, over many, many millennia cats could evolve into something superficially resembling dogs, but they cannot evolve into the same species that dogs are now.
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Before this gets off topic, thread closed. If your post disappeared, that is why.