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Evolution of Lens Eyes: Complexity and Imperfection

Evolution of Lens Eyes: Complexity and Imperfection

Update: 2014-05-03

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The vertebrate eye impresses with its complexity and performance, yet it is also amazingly imperfect. Our current knowledge of eye evolution explains why this imperfection occurs and how natural selection can result in highly complex traits.

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Evolution of Lens Eyes: Complexity and Imperfection

Evolution of Lens Eyes: Complexity and Imperfection

Johannes Schul