Evolutionary Approaches to Creativity
... representations were more likely to be visual rather than verbal (Feist, 2006). Also, thought during this time period was most likely only first-order; the capacity for thinking about thinking (i.e., metacognition) had not yet developed. Some suggest that this period witnessed the emergence of domai ...
... representations were more likely to be visual rather than verbal (Feist, 2006). Also, thought during this time period was most likely only first-order; the capacity for thinking about thinking (i.e., metacognition) had not yet developed. Some suggest that this period witnessed the emergence of domai ...
Domains, Brains and Evolution
... (2) An information-processing mechanism (or set of such mechanisms) dedicated to producing established responses to a problem (or set of problems) routinely faced by the organism. (3) The output of an information-processing mechanism, where ‘output’ is taken to mean not behaviour, but rather an info ...
... (2) An information-processing mechanism (or set of such mechanisms) dedicated to producing established responses to a problem (or set of problems) routinely faced by the organism. (3) The output of an information-processing mechanism, where ‘output’ is taken to mean not behaviour, but rather an info ...
Evolution - York University
... from Malthus, Wallace sketched out its implications in much the same way that Darwin had been planning to do in the book he had been working on for 20 years. – Darwin wished to do the honourable thing by Wallace, but did not want to be upstaged by this ...
... from Malthus, Wallace sketched out its implications in much the same way that Darwin had been planning to do in the book he had been working on for 20 years. – Darwin wished to do the honourable thing by Wallace, but did not want to be upstaged by this ...
Phenotypic integration in plants
... 1987; Callahan & Waller 2000). Lechowicz and Blais (1988) used regression to estimate selection and combined this with an analysis of the correlation structure of traits with respect to reproductive output in several environments. They argued that the patterns of phenotypic correlations between emer ...
... 1987; Callahan & Waller 2000). Lechowicz and Blais (1988) used regression to estimate selection and combined this with an analysis of the correlation structure of traits with respect to reproductive output in several environments. They argued that the patterns of phenotypic correlations between emer ...
Changing views on melanic moths
... was well under way. Where little epiphyte was originally present (to east of the transect) there was an increase in area and taxonomic diversity of crustose and foliose lichens, not so in the formerly rich western section. A non significant increase from 14.0 to 16.2% was recorded in lichen and bryo ...
... was well under way. Where little epiphyte was originally present (to east of the transect) there was an increase in area and taxonomic diversity of crustose and foliose lichens, not so in the formerly rich western section. A non significant increase from 14.0 to 16.2% was recorded in lichen and bryo ...
Theological Foundations of Darwin `s Theory of Evolution
... While on the five-year voyage of the Beagle; which began in 1831, Darwin remained both biologica1lyand theologically orthodox. He recalled that while on board, he was uheartily laughed at by several of the officers. (though themselves orthodox) for quotin the Bible as an unanswerable authority on so ...
... While on the five-year voyage of the Beagle; which began in 1831, Darwin remained both biologica1lyand theologically orthodox. He recalled that while on board, he was uheartily laughed at by several of the officers. (though themselves orthodox) for quotin the Bible as an unanswerable authority on so ...
The fitness costs of adaptation via phenotypic plasticity and maternal
... 2011) settings, as well as across generations (Galloway & Etterson 2007; Burgess & Marshall 2011). In ecological scenarios, environmental change is often positively autocorrelated (Halley 1996; Vasseur & Yodzis 2004), meaning environments in successive time intervals are more similar than would be e ...
... 2011) settings, as well as across generations (Galloway & Etterson 2007; Burgess & Marshall 2011). In ecological scenarios, environmental change is often positively autocorrelated (Halley 1996; Vasseur & Yodzis 2004), meaning environments in successive time intervals are more similar than would be e ...
(Roger Patterson)
... Peter continues with a challenge in verses 15–16: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile ...
... Peter continues with a challenge in verses 15–16: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile ...
Reprint
... strange since much of evolutionary biology proceeds by asking why certain features of organisms are as we observe them rather than by asking why some features are absent. This is only natural, since it is difficult to decide which, among the infinite number of ‘missing features’, should be the focus ...
... strange since much of evolutionary biology proceeds by asking why certain features of organisms are as we observe them rather than by asking why some features are absent. This is only natural, since it is difficult to decide which, among the infinite number of ‘missing features’, should be the focus ...
Sex and sensibility: The role of social selection
... However, Roughgarden steadfastly maintains that these critics have missed the point—social selection is something new. I defend Roughgarden’s claim that social selection is something new but show that it entails considering the different sorts of causal processes proposed, instead of reproductive su ...
... However, Roughgarden steadfastly maintains that these critics have missed the point—social selection is something new. I defend Roughgarden’s claim that social selection is something new but show that it entails considering the different sorts of causal processes proposed, instead of reproductive su ...
Natural selection
... New species and biodiversity Speciation occurs when: •one species splits into two or more species; •one species becomes a new species over time, as resulted from the changes in the allele frequencies in the genetic pool. Macroevolution depends on speciation. ...
... New species and biodiversity Speciation occurs when: •one species splits into two or more species; •one species becomes a new species over time, as resulted from the changes in the allele frequencies in the genetic pool. Macroevolution depends on speciation. ...
Phenotypic plasticity in evolutionary rescue experiments
... number of offspring in the next generation), rather than on relative fitness ( proportional contribution to the next generation, more commonly used in evolutionary genetics), because only the former affects demography. In practice, one can compute absolute fitness from the vital rates (ageor stage-s ...
... number of offspring in the next generation), rather than on relative fitness ( proportional contribution to the next generation, more commonly used in evolutionary genetics), because only the former affects demography. In practice, one can compute absolute fitness from the vital rates (ageor stage-s ...
Rapid evolution in crop-weed hybrids under artificial selection for
... little. These early-flowering hybrids also recovered wild-type pollen fertility, suggesting a genetic correlation that could accelerate the loss of crop traits when a short life cycle is advantageous. Under selection for large size at reproduction, hybrids evolved longer leaves faster than wild line ...
... little. These early-flowering hybrids also recovered wild-type pollen fertility, suggesting a genetic correlation that could accelerate the loss of crop traits when a short life cycle is advantageous. Under selection for large size at reproduction, hybrids evolved longer leaves faster than wild line ...
- NERC Open Research Archive
... predicting the outcomes of the application of even a single stressor is challenging. One approach is to study of the direct effect of temperature on the organism itself. This enables estimating, not only of the capacities of the response to thermal shock but also to understand the associated physiol ...
... predicting the outcomes of the application of even a single stressor is challenging. One approach is to study of the direct effect of temperature on the organism itself. This enables estimating, not only of the capacities of the response to thermal shock but also to understand the associated physiol ...
the Note - Mindset Learn
... the steaming hot desert. Many of the organisms are adapted to live in seawater and fresh water. Each organism type is different and shows diversity. Adaptations result in diversity allowing organisms to survive in completely different and diverse environments. Organisms must change and adapt to surv ...
... the steaming hot desert. Many of the organisms are adapted to live in seawater and fresh water. Each organism type is different and shows diversity. Adaptations result in diversity allowing organisms to survive in completely different and diverse environments. Organisms must change and adapt to surv ...
on the opportunity for sexual selection, the bateman gradient and
... (Clutton-Brock 1983; Sutherland 1985a,b; Koenig and Albano 1986; Grafen 1987; Sutherland 1987; Hubbell and Johnson 1987; Grafen 1988). Rather than summarize the debate, which includes numerous valid points from both sides, I will attempt to describe our current state of understanding in a straightfo ...
... (Clutton-Brock 1983; Sutherland 1985a,b; Koenig and Albano 1986; Grafen 1987; Sutherland 1987; Hubbell and Johnson 1987; Grafen 1988). Rather than summarize the debate, which includes numerous valid points from both sides, I will attempt to describe our current state of understanding in a straightfo ...
on the origin of species
... To this problem, Darwin gave an answer at once brilliant and decisive. Horticulturists and animal breeders had long realized that it is possible to bring about new biological species possessing desirable qualities through supervised breeding of carefully selected individuals, that is, by artificial ...
... To this problem, Darwin gave an answer at once brilliant and decisive. Horticulturists and animal breeders had long realized that it is possible to bring about new biological species possessing desirable qualities through supervised breeding of carefully selected individuals, that is, by artificial ...
The Evolution of Population Biology - Assets
... This unique collection of essays deals with the foundation and historical development of population biology, and its relationship to population genetics and population ecology on one hand and to the rapidly growing fields of molecular quantitative genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics on the other. ...
... This unique collection of essays deals with the foundation and historical development of population biology, and its relationship to population genetics and population ecology on one hand and to the rapidly growing fields of molecular quantitative genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics on the other. ...
Akashi+3_Genetica_98
... Major codon preference requires weak evolutionary forces that remain relatively constant over evolution time. Such a model conforms with Kimura and Ohta’s view of molecular evolution; gene frequency changes within species and the accumulation of fixed differences between species reflect a single pro ...
... Major codon preference requires weak evolutionary forces that remain relatively constant over evolution time. Such a model conforms with Kimura and Ohta’s view of molecular evolution; gene frequency changes within species and the accumulation of fixed differences between species reflect a single pro ...
(1904–2005) Ernst Mayr and the integration of geographic and
... is eroded by gene flow. Second, ecological shifts that expose populations to divergent natural selection will accelerate genetic divergence, and thus the process of by-product speciation. Speciation is accelerated because ecological traits under divergent selection, or traits that are genetically-co ...
... is eroded by gene flow. Second, ecological shifts that expose populations to divergent natural selection will accelerate genetic divergence, and thus the process of by-product speciation. Speciation is accelerated because ecological traits under divergent selection, or traits that are genetically-co ...
- Wiley Online Library
... and predicting how plant populations will respond to ongoing changes in climate, key knowledge for conserving both species diversity and evolutionary potential. The main goal of this article is to review the evidence for plastic and evolutionary responses of plant populations to changes in climatic ...
... and predicting how plant populations will respond to ongoing changes in climate, key knowledge for conserving both species diversity and evolutionary potential. The main goal of this article is to review the evidence for plastic and evolutionary responses of plant populations to changes in climatic ...
Evolutionary Psychology as Maladapted Psychology
... (1863) embraced a deep history for human beings, but Darwin was disappointed to find a less than enthusiastic advocate of evolution. He told Thomas Henry Huxley, one of his closest allies, that he was “fearfully disappointed at Lyell’s excessive caution” (in Burkhardt 1983–2001, 11:181). Darwin is c ...
... (1863) embraced a deep history for human beings, but Darwin was disappointed to find a less than enthusiastic advocate of evolution. He told Thomas Henry Huxley, one of his closest allies, that he was “fearfully disappointed at Lyell’s excessive caution” (in Burkhardt 1983–2001, 11:181). Darwin is c ...
Evolution Exam
... a. among populations in similar habitats b. in large, randomly breeding populations c. in populations with few reproductive isolating mechanisms d. among populations exposed to climatic and other environmental changes e. under all of the above conditions ____ 18. Natural selection is the process by ...
... a. among populations in similar habitats b. in large, randomly breeding populations c. in populations with few reproductive isolating mechanisms d. among populations exposed to climatic and other environmental changes e. under all of the above conditions ____ 18. Natural selection is the process by ...
Geographical patterns of adaptation within a species` range
... asymmetrical gene flow. In particular, if marginal populations are larger, we expect both gene swamping from central populations and genetic drift to be weaker forces compromising adaptation in such populations. In simulations, we always used the same total number of populations (nd ¼ 27 populations ...
... asymmetrical gene flow. In particular, if marginal populations are larger, we expect both gene swamping from central populations and genetic drift to be weaker forces compromising adaptation in such populations. In simulations, we always used the same total number of populations (nd ¼ 27 populations ...
PatMat5_MW_2014_12_10_arc - Kings College
... ideological (he saw his work as directly serving higher socio-political goals). On Naval Timber and Arboriculture; with Critical Notes on Authors who have Recently Treated the Subject of Planting (Matthew, 1831) addressed best practices for the cultivation of trees for ship building. For Matthew, th ...
... ideological (he saw his work as directly serving higher socio-political goals). On Naval Timber and Arboriculture; with Critical Notes on Authors who have Recently Treated the Subject of Planting (Matthew, 1831) addressed best practices for the cultivation of trees for ship building. For Matthew, th ...