Evolutionary Catechism: EvoDevo (Evolution)

by David Turell , Tuesday, April 05, 2011, 17:05 (4980 days ago) @ David Turell

One very useful term also emerges from the article. In my discussions with George, I've repeatedly argued that in addition to being able to replicate, the first forms of life must have had the potential ability to change ... otherwise there could have been no evolution. Now to my delight I find there is an official scientific word for it: EVOLVABILITY.-
Here is another example of Evodevo: Eye spots in mollusks. The embryos migrate toward light, and light related chemicals are present. Eye convergence at an ancient time? Pre-planning? Be sure to listen to the research scientist and skim his paper. Looks like evolvability to me, set up well in advance.- http://blog.the-scientist.com/2011/03/31/yale-passamaneck-and-eye-evolution/