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of Mayaguez. Scientists ical and genomic chang- Oranjestad:
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In this photo courtesy of evolutionary biologist Kristin Winchell, adaptation: “The ultimate Police Tipline 11141
an Anolis cristatellus lizard stands on a gate in Rincon, Puerto goal within the field of ur- Ambulancia 911
Rico, Jan. 6, 2018. ban adaptive evolution is Fire Dept. 115
Associated Press to find evidence for heri- Red Cross 582 2219

table traits and their ge-
By DÁNICA COTO “We are watching evolu- nomic architecture.” TAXI SERVICES
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have genetically morphed ceedings of the National TRAVEL INFO
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