The "Darwin fish" is a popular parody variant of the ichthys, often displayed by atheists (top), and a Christian variation designed to promote evolutionary creation, the idea that biological evolution and a belief in a Creator are compatible (bottom)

Updated August 2024 Contrary to what some may think, yes, Darwin Fish is my real name, and no, I don't believe in evolution. Darwin Fish is the name my parents gave me when I was born in 1961. At the time, to my knowledge, there was no "DarwinFish" symbol. My father's last name is "Fish," and my mother liked the name Darwin. So, this is my name.

The Darwin fish is an ichthys symbol with "evolved" legs and feet attached and often with the word Darwin inside (like the ΙΧΘΥΣ or Jesus found in some Christian versions). It symbolizes the scientific theory of evolution, for which Charles Darwin laid the foundation, in contrast with Creationism, which is often associated with Christianity.

Sep 2, 2023 · The “Darwin Fish” is a parody of the ichthys that incorporates two legs extending from the bottom of the fish shape, referencing the process of evolution. The name “Darwin” is typically inscribed inside the fish, in homage to Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary theory.

Darwinians believe that fish crawled out onto land—their fins becoming pentadactyl limbs—then returned back to the sea multiple times in the form of ichthyosaurs, pinnipeds and whales.

The Darwin fish is an ichthys symbol with "evolved" legs and feet attached and containing the word Darwin (like the ΙΧΘΥΣ or Jesus found in some Christian versions).

Jan 8, 2024 · The Darwin Fish symbol, also known as the Darwin Ichthys,⁤ is a satirical take on the traditional Christian fish symbol. It depicts a fish with the word “Darwin” written⁣ inside, and often has ⁤legs to signify the evolutionary process.

Sep 28, 2024 · Darwin fish (plural Darwin fishes or Darwin fish) A symbol, portrayed as a fish with legs, used to indicate support for the scientific theory of evolution as being the cause of species diversification, rather than creationism.

Feb 6, 2023 · One of Darwin’s most interesting and extensive explorations of fish evolution had to do with “flatfishes,” the group of mostly marine fishes that includes familiar food species such as haddock, sole, and flounder.

Feb 22, 2022 · The Darwin Fish is a popular Atheist emblem that is derived from the Christian symbol Ichthus (fish). It takes the Ichthus fish outline and adds legs, as well as the words “Darwin,” “Atheist,” “Science,” and “Evolve” to the body.