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Nature 451, 896-897 (21 February 2008) | doi:10.1038/451896a; Published online 20 February 2008
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Evolutionary biology: Bridge over troublesome plastids
Patrick J. Keeling1
Abstract
Identification of a direct link between apicomplexan parasites and their algal ancestors is a development full of promise. It illuminates a dark corner in the evolution of photosynthesis, and further insights are to come.
One of the parallels between archaeology and evolutionary biology is that the most ordinary-looking objects can sometimes be the most revealing. An ancient ornament of unrivalled artistry might reveal little about the lives of the people who made it.
- Patrick J. Keeling is at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, Botany Department, University of British Columbia, 3529–6270 University Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4, Canada.
Email: pkeeling@interchange.ubc.ca
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