Evolution on Islands: Originating from contributions to a Discussion Meeting of the Royal Society of London (Linguistics; 11) - Softcover

 
9780198501718: Evolution on Islands: Originating from contributions to a Discussion Meeting of the Royal Society of London (Linguistics; 11)

Synopsis

The study of patterns and processes of evolution on islands has played an important role in the development of general theories of how and why evolution occurs. Isolated from the continental process of gene flow, islands may display remarkable rapidity of diversifying evolution, as well as unique species. Evolution on Islands surveys our current knowledge and understanding of microevolution, speciation, and adaptive radiation on islands. Chapters written by experts in the field cover the major trends and processes displayed by plants and animals, on tropical and temperate zone islands, and in lakes and tropical forest refugia. This groundbreaking volume will be of interest to all students and researchers working in the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology.

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Peter Grant is at Princeton University.

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ISBN 10:  0198501722 ISBN 13:  9780198501725
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1998
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