- Ronald A Jenner: Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK. rj223@bath.ac.uk
Study of the model organisms of developmental biology was crucial in establishing evo-devo as a new discipline. However, it has been claimed that this limited sample of organisms paints a biased picture of the role of development in evolution. Consequently, judicious choice of new model organisms is necessary to provide a more balanced picture. The challenge is to determine the best criteria for choosing new model organisms, given limited resources.