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Bringing homologies into focus


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There's more to homologies and analogies than the iconic examples (e.g., the tetrapod limb) found in every high school textbook. This article goes beyond the basics to explore the many evolutionary scenarios that result in homoplasies and the many levels at which homologies might occur.
This article appears at SpringerLink.

Evolution: Education and Outreach

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30 minutes

Teaching tips:


  • Features sometimes acquire new functions through natural selection.

  • An organism's features reflect its evolutionary history.





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