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Mosaic Evolution: How Body Parts Evolve at Different Rates

Mosaic Evolution: How Body Parts Evolve at Different Rates In the study of paleontology and macroevolution, the concept of mosaic evolution (also known as modular evolution) describes a p...

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Neoteny and Paedomorphosis: The Biology of Juvenile Traits in Adults

Neoteny and Paedomorphosis: The Biology of Juvenile Traits in Adults In the natural world, the transition from youth to adulthood usually follows a predictable path of physiological and p...

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