Evolutionary Repeats: Stick Insects Study Shows Predictable Pattern of Traits – A Game Changer for Biology Research?
Ventura, California – Evolution is often seen as a complex and unpredictable process, with traits emerging randomly through genetic variation. However, a recent study on stick insects challenges this notion by suggesting that evolution may sometimes repeat itself in a predictable manner, shedding light on how organisms adapt to selection pressures. Patrik Nosil, an evolutionary biologist at the French National Centre for Scientific Research, led a study on the camouflage patterns of stick insects, particularly …