#How boundaries become bridges in evolution
“#How boundaries become bridges in evolution” Carotenoid-colored feathers of house finches (Haemorhous mexicanus). Credit: Alex Badyaev There’s a paradox within the theory of evolution: The life forms that exist today are here because they were able to change when past environments disappeared. Yet, organisms evolve to fit into specific environmental niches. “Ever-increasing specialization and precision…