Pound for pound, convergence is the most persuasive evidence for the truth of evolution out there; different lineages finding novel paths to the same solution. While I mostly talk about convergences in morphology, genetic convergence is often even more fascinating. Enter the bizarre case of the serpent and the platypus. Full Story »
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Though the author of this article is a current unknown graduate student posting through a relatively private journal, the article is well-written and explains convergent evolution well. The bias of the author in the "evolution debate" is evident, though that is to be expected with members of the scientific community, rather than journalists separate from it. The links are not the most comprehensive, but the author's explanation seems to convey that he grasps the concepts and ... More »
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