in 8,9,10 and 11, things are messy due to the comparison
So then the explanation for the diversity is mutation, and through selection the diversity is limited to mutations that contribute to reproduction. Still no need for comparison.
I was using diversity as different kinds of organisms, I don't really understand what you mean by diversity. Anyway, you have no basis to accuse of me of anything.
Peter wrote:
8) A beneficial change may allow an individual to live and reproduce
longer than an individual with no change, neutral, or detrimental
changes.
9) A detrimental change may allow an individual to live and reproduce
shorter than an individual with no change, neutral, or beneficial
changes.
10) The changes can be passed on to offspring.
11) (8) & (9) logically imply that after a number of generations
the frequency of the beneficial change will be greater than the
frequency of the detrimental change.
regards,
Mohammad Nor Syamsu