izaaz101 on 06 October 2010
Micro-evolution usually only pertains to changes in the gene pool over generations, whereas macro-evolution is a much larger change which consists of the introduction of new modes of movement (say from soley swimming to being able to move on land), mass extinction (like the dinosaurs) and adaptive radiation (like with Darwin's finches).
Both fall under evolution, so it wouldn't be incorrect to call this evolution. I remember hearing religious people came up with these terms initially, although I'm foggy on the details.
