How Has Histology Contributed to Our Understanding of Evolution?
Histology has been instrumental in tracing the evolutionary lineage of organisms. By comparing the tissue structures of different species, scientists can infer evolutionary relationships and the development of complex organs. For example, the study of developmental histology, or embryology, reveals how tissues and organs form and evolve from a common ancestral blueprint. This comparative approach has illuminated the paths of evolutionary divergence and convergence.
