Isbn: 9780198501718 - evolution on islands: originating from contributions to a discussion meeting of the royal society of london (linguistics; 11) (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9780198501718. …

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9780198501718.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Illustrated, (mainly maps and charts), octavo, pp xiv, 334, extremely clean internally, a slight bruise to the fore-edge of the first thirty pages, paperback, a similar small bruise to the upper cover otherwise the covers have just the slightest signs of use. Surprisingly scarce. [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. Small, discrete pieces of the environment, islands are frequently isolated from the continental processes of gene flow. They are often inhabited by unique species, like the Komodo dragon, dodos, or daisies as tall as trees. They may display remarkable rapidity of diversifying evolution - nearly 1000 species of fruit-fly were formed in the Hawaiian archipelago in only a few million years. Thus, it is easy to see why islands have been referred to as 'natural experiments'. Such studies are continuing to yield exciting new fields for investigation as theoreticians attack questions of genetic change in island models and empirical biologists seek explanations of adaptive radiations in archipelagos. This unique book surveys our current knowledge and understanding of island evolution in eighteen chapters written by experts on various aspects of microevolution, speciation, and adaptive radiation. They cover the major trends and processes displayed by plants and animals, on tropical and temperate zone islands, and in lakes and tropical forest refugia. The book closes with a discussion of several unresolved issues that deserve further study.]. …

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. Intended for students, researchers and teachers in the fields of evolutionary biology, ecology, and biogeography, this text includes coverage of patterns on islands and microevolution, and natural selection and random genetic drift as causes of evolution on islands. Editor(s): Grant, Peter R. Num Pages: 348 pages, halftones, line figures, tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSAK; RGM; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 498. . 1997. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …