Summary
The lizards responded by altering the way they grip surfaces, a change reflected in their skeletal structure.
Scientists observed corresponding modifications in the lizards' genetic material, indicating a fast evolutionary response.
Key Points
3 points1
Two hurricanes hit the same area within a two‑week period.
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The lizards' grip mechanics shifted to cope with altered environments.
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Bone structure and genome showed measurable changes after the storms.
New Words to Learn
3 wordshurricane
a massive tropical storm with very high winds and heavy rain
genome
the complete set of genetic information in an organism
evolutionary response
a quick biological change that helps a species adapt to new conditions
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