Introduction
Evolution and natural selection determine the type of species present in the environment. The gene make-up of such species combined with the developmental processes they undergo affects their existence and ability to develop traits necessary for survival; this is however a bias that is under review and study.
Main body
The major topic addressed by the article is the impact of natural selection, developmental process, and genetic makeup on the variations and existence of organic diversity. This aspect makes it easier to analyze the development of species especially in their morphological forms in association with genetic mapping. This process has been made possible by Evo dove. An illustration is the occurrence of certain morphological characteristics in plants and animals that are caused by specific genes; an example is a black spot in the fruit fly which is brought about by the yellow gene. It is upon interested individuals to apply knowledge in evolution and genetics in order to understand the complex relationship between the aspects mentioned above (Brakefield, 2006).
The importance of this topic lies in its ability to make researchers gain insight into the effects of morphological changes and allometric growth on evolution, furthermore, it is through such studies that internal and external causes that characterize evolution are analyzed and qualified (Brakefield, 2006). The constraints associated with evolution eventually lead to different types of biases thus necessitating careful study; this is especially the case for uncommon factors such as differing inherent characteristics and their influence on species.
Studies carried out in the past compounded with current projects on evolution provide sufficient background necessary to initiate reviews. One such study concentrates on the aspect of organism development processes on uncertainties associated with evolution, this, therefore, calls for a critical review of deviations in morphology and other aspects associated with the bias mentioned. A review of different case studies is appropriate in a bid to analyze the various interpretations of traits especially in the form of adaptive evolution (Brakefield, 2006).
The aspect of radiations in their adaptive form necessitates reviews; this is through the analysis of available information on the influence of evolution and phenotypic variations on radiations, in addition to this other factors existent within the environment that eventually cause alterations in the dynamics of the adaptive radiation needs to be reviewed (Brakefield, 2006). The information obtained in parallel evolution especially in ascertaining whether it is a form of selection or a constraint to selection is an area that requires review. This will in turn provide a clear distinction between the similarities in natural selection and genetic modeling.
The points of view put across in relation to the adaptive radiations recognize the occurrence of morphological variations among species as a factor of progression occasioned by changes in the length of time, another point of view incorporates the effects of genetic pathways on such variations. In parallel evolution the most noticeable view addresses the environmental challenges and their influence on evolution, it appreciates the difficulty experienced in achieving evolvability in microevolutionary occurrences. The use of artificial selection as a measure of determining the association between morphological, genetic, and evolutionary aspects of an organism is recommended as it leads to regulation of the determinants and controls of experiments.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is necessary to acknowledge the prospects of developmental biology as highlighted in the article. This calls for the conduction of an integrated research process aimed at establishing the possible associations between species development mechanisms, genetic variations, and natural selection. This will be useful in understanding the process of evolution and how it has affected the genetic composition of species (Brakefield, 2006).
Reference
Brakefield, P. M. (2006, July). Evo-devo and constraints on selection. TRENDS in ecology and evolution, 21, 362-367.