Clovis is generally used as a boy's name. It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Clo-vis. In the U.S. in 2014 less than 5 boys given the name. Less than 5 girls were given the name. View the Clovis Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Clovis has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Clovis to other names. The name Clodoveo is a form of Clovis.
In the early 20th century the modern evolutionary synthesis integrated classical genetics with Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection through the discipline of population genetics. The importance of natural selection as a cause of evolution was accepted into other branches of biology.
Biological evolution is genetic change in a population from one generation to another. The speed and direction of change is variable with different species lines and at different times. Continuous evolution over many generations can result in the development of new varieties and species.Likewise, failure to evolve in response to environmental changes can, and often does, lead to extinction. When scientists speak of evolution as a theory they do not mean that it is a mere speculation.It is a theory in the same sense as the propositions that the earth is round rather than flat or that our bodies are made of atoms are theories.iological evolution is genetic change in a population from one generation to another. The speed and direction of change is variable with different species lines and at different times. Continuous evolution over many generations can result in the development of new varieties and species.