homeosis
New species come from repeated-body-segment structure and number changes. Modifications are similar to existing parts {homeosis} {homeotic transformation}. Parts can have jumps. For example, upper thoracic vertebrae can have no ribs, or lower cervical vertebrae can have ribs.
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