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

ISBN 10: 0198501714 / ISBN 13: 9780198501718

Published by Oxford University Press, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evolution on Islands: Originating from contributions to a Discussion Meeting of the Royal Society of London (Linguistics; 11)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198501714
• ISBN 13: 9780198501718
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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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.

About the Author

Peter Grant is at Princeton University.