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Atavism -- Groks Science Show 2010-04-07

From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Length: 22:24

James Rollins discussed atavism in the Alter of Eden. Read the full description.

Grokscience_small Atavism refers to an organism adopting characteristics of an ancestral form. Such genetic throwbacks are fascinating topics for evolutionary biologists. On this program, James Rollins discussed atavism in the Alter of Eden.  For more information, visit the website: www.groks.net

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Atavism refers to an organism adopting characteristics of an ancestral form. Such genetic throwbacks are fascinating topics for evolutionary biologists. On this program, James Rollins discussed atavism in the Alter of Eden.  For more information, visit the website: www.groks.net

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