The Evolutionary Dynamics Of The Pocket Gopher Thomomys Bottae With Emphasis On California Populations
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The Evolutionary Dynamics Of The Pocket Gopher Thomomys Bottae With Emphasis On California Populations
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Author : James L. Patton
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1990-10-08
The Evolutionary Dynamics Of The Pocket Gopher Thomomys Bottae With Emphasis On California Populations written by James L. Patton and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-10-08 with Nature categories.
Mammal Species Of The World
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Author : Don E. Wilson
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2005
Mammal Species Of The World written by Don E. Wilson and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Nature categories.
This indispensable reference work belongs in public and academic libraries throughout the world and on the shelf of every biologist who works with mammals.
Mammalian Diversification
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Author : Eileen A. Lacey
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2005
Mammalian Diversification written by Eileen A. Lacey and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Nature categories.
Fourteen chapters by colleagues and former students celebrating the career of James L. Patton, the emeritus curator of mammals at the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology. All the papers deal with mammalian evolution.
Life Underground
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Author : Eileen A. Lacey
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2000-09
Life Underground written by Eileen A. Lacey and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-09 with Psychology categories.
Many mammals like to dig in the dirt, but few call it home. Those that do, such as mole-rats, zokors, and tuco-tucos, have developed novel adaptations to their subterranean life, including bones and muscles modified for efficient digging and ways to "see" underground without using their eyes. These unusual traits, adopted independently by unrelated groups around the world, also make subterranean rodents fascinating subjects for biologists. Life Underground provides the first comprehensive review of the biology of subterranean rodents. Arranged by topic rather than by taxon to facilitate cross-species comparisons, chapters cover such subjects as morphology, physiology, social behavior, genetic variation, and evolutionary diversification. Two main questions run throughout the book. First, to what extent has subterranean life shaped the biology of these animals, leading to similar adaptations among otherwise dissimilar species? Second, how have the distinct evolutionary histories of these groups led to different solutions to the challenges posed by life underground?
Subterranean Rodents
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Author : Sabine Begall
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-06-12
Subterranean Rodents written by Sabine Begall and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-12 with Science categories.
Subterranean Rodents presents achievements from recent years of research on these rodents, divided into five sections: ecophysiology; sensory ecology; life histories, behavioural ecology and demography; environmental and economical impact; molecular ecology and evolution. It is a must for all researchers working in this field and will be of interest to zoologists, physiologists, morphologists, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists.
Estimating Species Trees
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Author : L. Lacey Knowles
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Release Date : 2011-05-09
Estimating Species Trees written by L. Lacey Knowles and has been published by John Wiley and Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-09 with Science categories.
Recent computational and modeling advances have produced methods for estimating species trees directly, avoiding the problems and limitations of the traditional phylogenetic paradigm where an estimated gene tree is equated with the history of species divergence. The overarching goal of the volume is to increase the visibility and use of these new methods by the entire phylogenetic community by specifically addressing several challenges: (i) firm understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the methodology, (ii) empirical examples demonstrating the utility of the methodology as well as its limitations, and (iii) attention to technical aspects involved in the actual software implementation of the methodology. As such, this volume will not only be poised to become the quintessential guide to training the next generation of researchers, but it will also be instrumental in ushering in a new phylogenetic paradigm for the 21st century.
Alien Species And Evolution
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Author : George W. Cox
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2013-04-10
Alien Species And Evolution written by George W. Cox and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-10 with Nature categories.
In Alien Species and Evolution, biologist George W. Cox reviews and synthesizes emerging information on the evolutionary changes that occur in plants, animals, and microbial organisms when they colonize new geographical areas, and on the evolutionary responses of the native species with which alien species interact. The book is broad in scope, exploring information across a wide variety of taxonomic groups, trophic levels, and geographic areas. It examines theoretical topics related to rapid evolutionary change and supports the emerging concept that species introduced to new physical and biotic environments are particularly prone to rapid evolution. The author draws on examples from all parts of the world and all major ecosystem types, and the variety of examples used gives considerable insight into the patterns of evolution that are likely to result from the massive introduction of species to new geographic regions that is currently occurring around the globe. Alien Species and Evolution is the only state-of-the-art review and synthesis available of this critically important topic, and is an essential work for anyone concerned with the new science of invasion biology or the threats posed by invasive species.
Ecological Genetics
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Author : Leslie Real
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2017-03-14
Ecological Genetics written by Leslie Real and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-14 with Science categories.
This volume represents work by five distinguished ecological geneticists, offering an up-to-date source for theoretical concepts and experiments in an exciting field. Combining ecological fieldwork and laboratory genetics, ecological genetics examines the adjustments and adaptations of wild populations to their environments. Articles focus on important interactions between genetics and population ecology, delving into issues like gene flow and migration, population differentiation, the maintenance of genetic variation, and the demographic and spatial structure of populations. The contributors--Janis Antonovics, Michael Lynch, Montgomery Slatkin, Joseph Travis, and Sara Via--emphasize the importance of population size and structure, interaction between local selection and genetic drift, and an expanded phenotype including quantitative as well as qualitative characters. This new form of ecological genetics focuses on large-scale geographic variation in demographic and genetic dynamics among small, partially isolated populations and will prove extremely valuable in natural resource management and in rare or endangered species conservation. Originally published in 1994. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Wildlife Review
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Wildlife Review written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Natural history categories.
Plant And Animal Endemism In California
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Author : Susan Harrison
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2013-05-15
Plant And Animal Endemism In California written by Susan Harrison and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-15 with Nature categories.
California is globally renowned for its biological diversity, including its wealth of unique, or endemic, species. Many reasons have been cited to explain this abundance: the complex geology and topography of its landscape, the special powers of its Mediterranean-type climate, and the historic and modern barriers to the wider dispersal of its flora and fauna. Plant and Animal Endemism in California compiles and synthesizes a wealth of data on this singular subject, providing new and updated lists of native species, comparing patterns and causes of both plant and animal endemism, and interrogating the classic explanations proposed for the state’s special significance in light of new molecular evidence. Susan Harrison also offers a summary of the innovative tools that have been developed and used in California to conserve and protect this stunning and imperiled diversity.