Genetic Drift and the Founder Effect
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- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- WGBH Educational Foundation
- Collection:
- Teachers' Domain
- Grade Level:
- Secondary
- Abstract:
This image of polydactyly illustrates one symptom of Ellis-van Creveld syndrome, which is commonly found in the Amish. Ellis-van Creveld is one example of the founder effect and genetic drift.
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Curriculum Standards, Readings
- Media Format:
- Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML
- Conditions of Use:
- Custom Permissions
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