Author

Veronique Etienne

On the editorial desk at Biology Insights, Veronique Etienne reports on evolutionary biology from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She brings an approachable explanatory style to discussions of how evolution works and what current findings demonstrate. Her background includes moderating online science forums and contributing freelance reporting to digital science publications. Etienne aims to present the underlying evidence behind evolutionary mechanisms without unnecessary jargon.

The Evolutionary History of the Modern Banana
What Was the First Fruit on Earth and How Did It Evolve?
Why Are Pineapples Spiky? The Evolution of Their Tough Skin
How Did Plants Evolve? From Algae to Flowering Species
Who Is Considered the Father of Modern Biodiversity?
What Evolutionary Development Allowed Plants to Grow Tall?
When Did Horsetails Evolve? From Giants to Living Fossils
What Is the Purpose of a Species Name?
Where Did Trees Come From? An Evolutionary History
When Did Ferns First Evolve on Earth?
What Did Plants Evolve From? The Scientific Answer
When Did Moss First Appear and Change the World?
The Biological Evolution of Fruit and Seed Dispersal
The History of Plants: A Timeline of Evolution
Cenozoic Plants: The Evolution of Modern Flora