Department of Biology
Evolution |
Faculty Members |
"Polyphenism is the ability of a single genome to produce two or more alternative morphologies in response to an environmental cue. A classical example can be found in Daphnia pulex - if predators of Daphnia are absent, individuals develop a rounded head. If predators are present, however, individuals develop a spine on their head for protection. By studying the evolutionary and developmental basis of polyphenisms, we take one step closer to understanding how the environment interacts with the genome, and how this interaction may generate morphological diversity." (Dr. Ehab Abouheif) |
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Other Areas of Research:
Evolution | Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation | Bioinformatics
Molecular Biology & Genetics | Cell & Developmental Biology
Neurobiology | Plant Biology
