Evolution in Action

  • By Rick Groleau
  • Posted 02.01.02
  • NOVA

Darwin recognized that species evolve over time as their environments change. In this feature, see for yourself how a changing environment (represented by different background colors) can prompt the evolution of a population of virtual creatures. Like real-world organisms, these creatures are born, produce offspring—some of which have random mutations that affect their color—and die off. How will they evolve?

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In this game, change the environment of "living" things and see how random mutations help them survive.

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