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Reptilobirds revisited: An evolutionary connection
[Special thanks to Matt Taylor for his contributions to this blog post.] Judging from the number of comments, the “Reptilobird” post is by far the most popular one on this blog. And no wonder. It is a simple, fun activity … Continue reading
Making “Reptilobird” Babies: An Action Center Success Story
I have frequently struggled to help students connect the events of meiosis with the adaptive value of sexual reproduction; it’s hard to get students to look away from the stages of meiosis to see the “big picture” of genetic variability. … Continue reading
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