Evolution

Evolution is change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.

Overview

To reach an evolutionary level to ascend, a conscious effort is required. Template:Cite

History

Humans evolved on Earth between 800,000 and 900,000 years ago, potentially with interference from the Ancients so we would look similar to them. Template:Cite Antartic Cod evolved to be able to survive in freezing waters. Template:Cite The Asgard altered their genes which meant that any natural evolution for them was impossible. Template:Cite The Wraith may have evolved from the Iratus bug which fed on humans and began taking on human aspects. Template:Cite The Goa'uld Pelops used nanites to accelerate the aging process of the Argosians in order to study their evolution over a shorter period than would be required. Template:Cite Nirrti created a retrovirus that altered the DNA of the Hankans, where she would deactivate it after it changed their DNA so it would be passed on when they reproduced. Her goal was to create a "hok'tar", an advanced human. Template:Cite

The Replicators created the Human-form Replicators in an evolutionary leap. Template:Cite Jack O'Neill was considered by the Asgard to be a significant step forward for Tau'ri evolution. Template:Cite Teer's people evolved further than other humans, developing advanced abilities, before they ascended. Template:Cite The Asurans hoped to evolve towards ascension. Template:Cite Meredith Rodney McKay was affected by the Lantean DNA manipulator and it began rapidly evolving him to the point of ascension. The device was later used to restore his original evolutionary state. Template:Cite