Biodiversity of Bird Traits Remains Stable Over the Last Million Years
In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that bird traits have been relatively stable over the past one million years. The research team used DNA and fossil records to compare the traits of birds from fossils to modern birds.
This research has significant implications for understanding biodiversity. The researchers found that even though the traits of birds have not changed significantly, there has still been a massive increase in the number of species of birds. This indicates that species diversification is not driven solely by changes in traits. Instead, it suggests that other factors such as environment and climate also play a key role in species diversification.
source: Phys.org