The Evolution of Smell and Taste As diverse as animal life is, animals as diverse as humans, dogs, octopus, flies are all united in making use of taste and smell sensations. How exactly are we able to taste and smell? What genes are responsible for these senses, and how did they evolve?
The Evolution of Mayfly Body Plans There are more species of insects on Earth than any other group of animals, and they have an incredibly diverse array of shapes and forms. Mayflies are one unique group whose young have limb-like gills along their bodies. How did this body plan evolve? What genes are responsible?