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Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo)
  • Philosophy of science
  • Epistemology

Background:

  • Model organisms are influenced by biological and epistemic contexts.
  • The epistemic context for evo-devo models has shifted significantly.
  • Both evolutionary and developmental biology now emphasize environmental interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical role of models in evo-devo.
  • To examine how evo-devo models shape their epistemic niche.
  • To explore how models can guide scientific progress and integration.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of evo-devo history.
  • Conceptual analysis of model organisms and epistemic niches.
  • Exploration of niche construction analogy in scientific modeling.

Main Results:

  • Evo-devo models are increasingly influenced by environmental factors.
  • Models can actively shape their research contexts (epistemic niche construction).
  • Carefully selected models can drive integration and progress in evo-devo.

Conclusions:

  • The concept of epistemic niche construction is relevant to evo-devo modeling.
  • Understanding the dynamic relationship between models and context is crucial for evo-devo.
  • Models play an active role in shaping the direction of scientific inquiry.