February 11, 2015
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS SPECIES:
Genomes reveal Darwin finches' messy family tree (Jonathan Webb, 2/11/15, BBC News)
The most extensive genetic study ever conducted of Darwin's finches, from the Galapagos Islands, has revealed a messy family tree with a surprising level of interbreeding between species.
Only the devout are surprised. The notion that they're different species sailed long ago.
Posted by Orrin Judd at February 11, 2015 5:47 PM
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