By irreducibly complex I mean a single system composed of several well-matched, interacting parts that contribute to the basic function, wherein the removal of any one of the parts causes the system to effectively cease functioning.

Michael Behe

Any Basic Causes Cease Complex Composed Contribute Effectively Function Interacting Mean Parts Removal Several Single System Wherein

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