Evolutionary Biology

Evolutionary Biology is a subfield of biology that studies the processes and mechanisms of evolution, the change in the inherited traits of populations over successive generations. It examines the origin, development, and diversity of life on Earth, focusing on concepts such as natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow. The discipline integrates principles from various biological fields, including genetics, paleontology, and ecology, to understand how species adapt to their environments, evolve new traits, and ultimately diverge into new species. Evolutionary Biology also explores the evolutionary relationships between organisms, often represented in phylogenetic trees, and investigates the role of evolution in shaping biodiversity and the history of life.