Evo-Devo

Evo-Devo, short for evolutionary developmental biology, studies how changes in an organism’s developmental processes over time lead to the diverse forms of life we see today. It explores how variations in genes that control growth and development influence physical traits and allow species to evolve. By understanding how development shapes evolution, Evo-Devo reveals how small genetic changes can produce significant differences in appearance and structure, providing insight into the origins of biological diversity.