Deep homology and developmental constraint underlie the replicated evolution of grass awns
P. L. Erin, M. R. Dana, H. M. Michelle, G. P. Joseph, O. L. Devin, N. Benedikt, M. E. Bartlett
The paper investigates the evolutionary mechanisms of grass awns, finding that developmental conservation and deep homology drive their repeated evolution and morphological diversity.
bioRxiv · May 30, 2024 · PreprintPlant Biology