The hypothesis of mental continuity throughout organic evolution may be used in two different ways.

It is an enzyme found in a wide variety of organisms and whose sequence has been highly conserved throughout evolution.

The mature miR-21 sequence is strongly conserved throughout evolution.

Since humans throughout evolution have been making and using tools, however, most scholars remain unconvinced by this argument.

Given its conservation throughout evolution, the action potential seems to confer evolutionary advantages.

Olfactory memory was developed throughout evolution for various reasons.

Olfactory memory has also been developed throughout evolution to help animals recognize other animals.

A wide range of fish species has developed and maintained this visual trait throughout evolution, suggesting it is advantageous.

There are some Silphidae who are able to fly, but others have lost this ability throughout evolution.

The more basic and important to life a particular metabolic process is, the less likely is it to have changed significantly throughout evolution.