Basic Info
Release: October 12, 2011
Runtime: 11 min
Rating: ⭐ 5.0/10 (1 votes)
Status: Released
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Natural Selection and the Rock Pocket Mouse — HHMI BioInteractive Video (YouTube)
The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation
2011
11 min
⭐ 5.0/10
1 votes
Overview
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.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Sean B. Carroll
Himself
Crew
Sarah Holt
Director
Sean B. Carroll
Writer
Ethan Herberman
Writer
Sarah Holt
Writer
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