"what phenotypes would be predicted for children whose father has blood type ab and whose mother has blood type o? "

emerging idea only occurs as a raw idea that could appear out of nowhere. meanwhile, to reach scientific consensus , that idea must be structured and tested over and over again through various experiments. the scientific consensus transforms the raw idea into idea that is more reliable through the process of scientific elimination.

on island x the species needed to adapt because they were being subject to predators which didn't inhabit island y.  

her affection for her parents makes her an especially sympathetic character.