A Darwin fish is an ichthys with stylized legs

The Darwin fish is a parody of the ichthys, the "Jesus fish". It is an ichthys that has "evolved" legs (and optionally, has the word "Darwin" written inside). It is a symbol for the scientific theory of evolution, for which Charles Darwin laid the foundation. Picture of a Darwin fish Taken from Image:Ichthus. ... Picture of a Darwin fish Taken from Image:Ichthus. ... The ichthys or fish symbol represents Christianity Ichthys ( in the Greek alphabet, also transliterated Ichthus, Icthus, Ikhthus, etc), is the Greek word for fish. It refers to a symbol consisting of two intersecting arcs resembling the profile of a fish, used by the early Christians as a secret symbol and... In contemporary usage, parody is a form of satire that imitates another work of art in order to ridicule it. ... The ichthys or fish symbol represents Christianity Ichthys ( in the Greek alphabet, also transliterated Ichthus, Icthus, Ikhthus, etc), is the Greek word for fish. It refers to a symbol consisting of two intersecting arcs resembling the profile of a fish, used by the early Christians as a secret symbol and... The word theory has a number distinct meanings depending on the context. ... Charles Darwin, father of the theory of evolution by natural selection. ... Charles Darwin in 1854, five years prior to the publication of The Origin of Species Charles Robert Darwin (12 February 1809–19 April 1882) was a British naturalist who achieved lasting fame as originator of the theory of evolution through natural selection. ...

Most Darwin fish are plastic and chrome adhesive badges applied to the rear of cars. Plastic is a term that covers a range of synthetic or semi-synthetic polymerization products. ... Chrome plating is a finishing treatment utilizing the electrolytic deposition of chromium. ...

The Darwin fish has led to other fish badges, including a large fish labeled "Truth" eating the Darwin fish (and vice-versa), a Linux shark, a fish labeled "Cthulhu" with tentacles on its face, a dead fish labeled "Gefilte", a flying saucer labelled "Alien", and a Darwin fish holding a hammer and with antlers marked "Pagan". Tux, a cartoon penguin frequently featured sitting, is the official Linux mascot. ... The Great Old One. ... Gefilte Fish is a ground fish recipe, popular with people of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. ... Pagan may refer to: A believer in Paganism or Neopaganism. ...

External links

• http://www.darwinfish.com