Large octavo, pp xii, 437, very clean internally, blue cloth, sightlyl rubbed and marked, otherwise a very good. copy. VERY SCARCE. [The astounding diversity of life that we see today is the product of species multiplication and morphological divergence through geological time. Evidence from the fossil record shows that this evolutionary radiation has not occurred at an even rate. Instead, relatively short-lasting phases of evolution have produced the major radiations that are seen in many taxonomic groups, such as flowering plants during the late Cretaceous. This volume surveys patterns of major evolutionary radiation and their possible causes. ].

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Major Evolutionary Radiations

Publisher

Clarendon Press for The Systematics Association, Oxford

Publication Date

1990

Language

English

ISBN 10

0198577184

ISBN 13

9780198577188

Binding

Cloth

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Good

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This unique volume takes a close look at patterns of evolutionary change responsible for the astounding diversity of life and the major radiations seen in many taxonomic groups. Evidence from the fossil record shows that this process has not occurred at an even rate. Rather, relatively short but highly active periods of evolution have yielded the multiplication of species and morphological divergences, such as the emergence of flowering plants during the late Cretaceous. The contributors to this work, all recognized authorities in their fields, discuss general aspects of major radiations, and then focus on evolution in taxonomic groups with ample fossil records. The book is an important complement to the literature of extinction and paleontology, and will be read with interest by paleontologists and evolutionary biologists alike.

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'excellent ...will prove to be invaluable ... for a specialist readership.' New Scientist '...it should be a must for the palaeobiology/evolution sections of most libraries.' Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society

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