Definition of evolution and the distinction between micro/macro

I can see this conversation has run its course. Thanks for the discourse on a valuable subject.

My definitions, if you’re curious, would run something like this:

Microevolution: a relatively small number of changes in allele frequency. (This can include gains or losses in information*, functions or features.)

Macroevolution: a relatively large number of changes in allele frequency. (This can include gains or losses in information*, functions or features.)

*Assuming everyone can agree on what exactly information is in this context (probably not).

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