Evolution: Biology's next top model?

@article{Maher2009EvolutionBN,
  title={Evolution: Biology's next top model?},
  author={B. Maher},
  journal={Nature},
  year={2009},
  volume={458},
  pages={695-698}
}
  • B. Maher
  • Published 2009
  • Biology, Medicine
  • Nature
From Antarctic icefish to Galapagos finches, there are some interesting characters at the fringes of developmental biology. Brendan Maher explores a world of alternative model organisms. 
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