Abstract

Study of the model organisms of developmental biology was crucial in establishing evo–devo as a new discipline. However, it has been claimed that this limited sample of organisms paints a biased picture of the role of development in evolution. Consequently, judicious choice of new model organisms is necessary to provide a more balanced picture. The challenge is to determine the best criteria for choosing new model organisms, given limited resources.

Author affiliations

1. Ronald A. Jenner and Matthew A. Wills are at the Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.

Correspondence to: Ronald A. Jenner¹ Email: rj223@bath.ac.uk

Published online 6 March 2007

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