"Before you read this paper"

In the development of an organism, not only the genetic information of the individual, but also environmental factors surrounding it may play a significant role. What kind of things come to mind when you hear the word "environmental factors"? In this class, I will introduce a paper showing that environmental factors such as ambient temperature and sound are involved in the developmental process of a certain species of songbird. I would like to discuss various environmental factors involved in the developmental process of organisms.