The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation

The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation

2011
11m
5.0

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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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Pixeldust Studios
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

desert natural selection mice animal evolution

Quick Facts

Release Date October 12, 2011
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2411400
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Cast

Sean B. Carroll
Sean B. Carroll

Himself

Key Crew

Sarah Holt
Director
Sean B. Carroll
Writer
Ethan Herberman
Writer
Sarah Holt
Writer