The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation
Oct 12, 2011 · 11m
Director
Sarah HoltOverview
The rock pocket mouse is a living example of Darwin's process of natural selection. Evolution is happening right now everywhere around us, and adaptive changes can occur in a population with remarkable speed. This is essential if you're a mouse living in an environment where a volcanic eruption can reverse selective pressure in nearly an instant. The film features Dr. Michael Nachman, whose work on pocket mice reveals a complete story, from ecosystem to molecules, that demonstrates how random changes in the genome can take many paths to the same adaptation-a colored coat that hides them from predators.
Cast of The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation
Crew of The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation
About The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation
What is The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation about?
The rock pocket mouse is a living example of Darwin's process of natural selection. Evolution is happening right now everywhere around us, and adaptive changes can occur in a population with remarkable speed. This is essential if you're a mouse living in an environment where a volcanic eruption can reverse selective pressure in nearly an instant. The film features Dr. Michael Nachman, whose work…
When was The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation released?
The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation was released on October 12, 2011.
How long is The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation?
The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation runs 11 minutes.
Who directed The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation?
The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation was directed by Sarah Holt.
Who is in the cast of The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation?
The cast of The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation includes Sean B. Carroll (Himself).