The Concept of Ontogenesis Polyvariance and Modern Evolutionary Morphology

Abstract

The possibilities of using the concept of ontogeny polyvariance in evolutionary morphology are considered. The concept is aimed at identifying the full range of options associated with various aspects concerning the organization of living organisms. In conjunction with the analysis of the correlation structure of traits and methods of population meronomy, the proposed approach can help to elucidate the modus of the evolution of structural diversity.