Why are we looking at lineage? Why cannot we design only one species? Is it because we want to prove Evolutionary scale? Adaptation to the environment has been beautifully observed through the ecological balance. Each species is dependent on the other one. The entire animal kingdom is an example of adaptation. Such a complex process could not have evolved. They all ought to have occured at once everything in its own rightful place and function. This is so amazing. This makes lot of sense to me.
What does this have to do with the topic at hand?
The topic is about designing species that can evolve. Any existing or past adaptation to a specific set of conditions isn't the topic.
By the way, saying "Such a complex process could not have evolved." is something very hard to support. You many not understand how it could have but I am comfortable that it can. If all you have is your own lack of knowledge to support your ideas don't expect them to be taken seriously.