I’m learning so much. Thanks for explaining the difference between homology and homoplasy. I wish I would have stuck with evolutionary biology after 8th grade when I first learned about the fascinating lemur. You make the subject matter so fun.
You are so welcome. I've been thinking of dedicating a post (or two, or more) to the concept of similarity, the different types of similarity as described by homology and homoplasy.
"Seahorses are thus sex-role reversed in some regards, but not completely, and not really. There’s another species that fits that description: humans. More on that another time."
Looking forward to that! The book is great Heather! Bought another copy to lend to a few select friends.
While long-time followers will be familiar with the defining difference between male and female (gamete size and mobility), this article ought to explain why male seahorses really are male for the uninitiated. In other words, if that male seahorse is pregnant, why do we not think its actually the female?
Thanks so much for providing such a fascinating understanding of things.
I’m learning so much. Thanks for explaining the difference between homology and homoplasy. I wish I would have stuck with evolutionary biology after 8th grade when I first learned about the fascinating lemur. You make the subject matter so fun.
You are so welcome. I've been thinking of dedicating a post (or two, or more) to the concept of similarity, the different types of similarity as described by homology and homoplasy.
Also, lemurs are great fun!
Please do!
"Seahorses are thus sex-role reversed in some regards, but not completely, and not really. There’s another species that fits that description: humans. More on that another time."
Looking forward to that! The book is great Heather! Bought another copy to lend to a few select friends.
So glad to hear it, and thank you!
While long-time followers will be familiar with the defining difference between male and female (gamete size and mobility), this article ought to explain why male seahorses really are male for the uninitiated. In other words, if that male seahorse is pregnant, why do we not think its actually the female?