science Sciencedaily 2026-07-30

Galápagos Islands Show Evolution Repeating Itself in Giant Daisies

Galápagos plants are revealing evolutionary surprises, with giant daisies repeatedly developing similar heat-tolerant leaf shapes through different genetic pathways. Researchers also observed significant genetic differences among isolated populations, suggesting active speciation.

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