Evolution by Means of Hybridization (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Johannes Paulus Lotsy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267796927 ISBN 13: 9780267796922

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Explore how crossing creates new forms and drives evolution, from the lab bench to the wild.

This concise work presents a theory that crossing between different lineages can produce new types and help organisms adapt to changing conditions.

The author argues that variation inside a Linneon (a group sharing a common set of traits) often comes from crossing with other lineages. He discusses how dominant and recessive traits behave, how selection shapes apparent uniformity, and why adaptation can hinge on the ability to cross. Throughout, the emphasis is on experimental evidence and clear, testable ideas.
What you’ll discover:

• How crossing can generate new forms and alter trait frequencies
• Why dominant traits may mask recessives and how this affects classification
• The concept that evolution can be driven by the production of new Linneon types
• Open questions about the germplasm and the origins of variation

Ideal for readers curious about early 20th‑century theories of evolution, heredity, and the role of hybridization in shaping life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267796927
• ISBN 13: 9780267796922
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176