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On the origins of novelty in development and evolution.

BioEssays : news and reviews in molecular, cellular and developmental biology - 1 May 2008

Moczek Armin P

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The origin of novel traits is what draws many to evolutionary biology, yet our understanding of the mechanisms that underlie the genesis of novelty remains limited. Here I review definitions of novelty including its relationship to homology. I then discuss how ontogenetic perspectives may allow us to move beyond current roadblocks in our understanding of the mechanics of innovation. Specifically, I explore the...

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PMID: 18404691
DOI: 10.1002/bies.20754

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