Evolutionary pathways in nature : a phylogenetic approach

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Title:

Author:

Avise, John C.

ISBN:

9780521857536

9780521674171

Personal Author:

Avise, John C.

Publication Information:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2006.

Physical Description:

x, 286 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

Introduction -- Anatomical structures and morphologies -- Body colorations -- Sexual features and reproductive lifestyles -- More behaviors and ecologies -- Cellular, physiological, and genetic traits -- Geographical distributions.

Abstract:

"Reconstructing phylogenetic trees from DNA sequences has become a popular exercise in many branches of biology, and here the award-winning geneticist John advise explains why. Molecular phylogenies provide a genealogical backdrop for interpreting the evolutionary histories of many other types of biological traits (anatomical, behavioral, ecological, physiological, biochemical, and even geographical). Guiding readers on a natural history tour along dozens of evolutionary pathways, the author describes how creatures ranging from microbes to elephants came to possess their current phenotypes."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Evolution (Biology)

Evolutionary genetics.

Phylogeny.

Added Author:

Nicholson, Trudy.

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2006298239-d.html
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0668/2006298239-t.html
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0733/2006298239-b.html

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Reconstructing phylogenetic trees from DNA sequences has become a popular exercise in many branches of biology, and here the well-known geneticist John Avise explains why. Molecular phylogenies provide a genealogical backdrop for interpreting the evolutionary histories of many other types of biological traits (anatomical, behavioral, ecological, physiological, biochemical and even geographical). Guiding readers on a natural history tour along dozens of evolutionary pathways, the author describes how creatures ranging from microbes to elephants came to possess their current phenotypes. Essential reading for college students, professional biologists and anyone interested in natural history and biodiversity, this book is packed with fascinating examples of evolutionary puzzles from across the animal kingdom; how the toucan got its enormous bill, how reptiles grow back lost limbs and why Arctic fish don't freeze.