Many different lineages of animals share similar pattern-formation gene complexes.The study of how these shared complexes function in evolution is termed _____.
A)convergent evolution
B)conservative evolution
C)regulatory evolution
D)evo-devo (evolutionary developmental biology)

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The study of how shared pattern-formation gene complexes function in evolution is a key focus of evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo). Evo-devo seeks to understand how developmental processes and genetic mechanisms have shaped the diversity of animal form and function we see today. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this concept. Convergent evolution refers to the independent evolution of similar traits in different lineages. Conservative evolution refers to the retention of ancestral traits over time. Regulatory evolution refers to changes in genetic regulation that lead to changes in gene expression and phenotype.

Many Different Lineages of Animals Share Similar Pattern-Formation Gene Complexes