A niche for the genome

In their considered reviews both Thomas Pradeu and Lindell Bromham introduce important topics not sufficiently covered in our book. Pradeu asks us to enlarge on the epigenetic and ecological context of genes, particularly in the form of symbioses. We use the relationship between eukaryotes and their...

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Published in:Biology & philosophy 2016-01, Vol.31 (1), p.143-157
Main Authors: Stotz, Karola, Griffiths, Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
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Book Symposium
Cowbirds
Education
Epigenetic inheritance
Evolutionary Biology
Genomics
Philosophy
Philosophy of Biology
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Summary:In their considered reviews both Thomas Pradeu and Lindell Bromham introduce important topics not sufficiently covered in our book. Pradeu asks us to enlarge on the epigenetic and ecological context of genes, particularly in the form of symbioses. We use the relationship between eukaryotes and their symbiotic organisms as a welcome opportunity to clarify our concept of the developmental niche, and its relationship to the developmental system. Bromham’s comments reveal that she is primarily interested in identifying macroevolutionary patterns. From her vantage point eco-evo-devo, the study of phenotypic plasticity, epigenetic and exogenetic inheritance, have not yet demonstrated the need for any revolutionary change in evolutionary thought. For us they highlight the extent to which proximate developmental mechanisms can inform ultimate biology.
ISSN:0169-3867
1572-8404
DOI:10.1007/s10539-015-9507-x