Evo-Devo Theory

Evo-Devo, or evolutionary developmental biology, explores how changes in an organism's development contribute to evolution. It examines how genes control the growth and form of organisms, and how variations in these developmental processes can lead to new traits and species over time. By studying embryos and developmental genes across different species, Evo-Devo seeks to understand the link between development, genetic variation, and evolutionary change. This helps explain the diversity of life and how complex structures, like limbs and flowers, evolved, providing insights into both biology and evolution.