Evolutionary BiologySinauer Associates, 1986 - 600 pagine Covers the genetic, developmental, and ecological mechanisms of evolutionary change, the major features of evolutionary history as revealed by phylogenetic and paleontological studies, and material on adaptation, molecular evolution, co-evolution, and human evolution. |
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... diversity over time , according to the equilibrium model . unit time ; the rate of extinction E is determined by the probability of extinction during the period dt . Thus the average rate of change in diversity is dN / dt = ON – EN = N ...
... diversity over time , according to the equilibrium model . unit time ; the rate of extinction E is determined by the probability of extinction during the period dt . Thus the average rate of change in diversity is dN / dt = ON – EN = N ...
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... diversity actually observed in the fossil record are mimicked by these random clades . ( After Raup et al . 1973 ) consistent function of geographic area ( Chapter 2 ) . Large areas include more habitats that support different species ...
... diversity actually observed in the fossil record are mimicked by these random clades . ( After Raup et al . 1973 ) consistent function of geographic area ( Chapter 2 ) . Large areas include more habitats that support different species ...
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... DIVERSITY The complex interplay of historical and ecological factors comes into full focus in attempting to account for differences in the diversity of species in different parts of the world . We may take latitudinal gradients in ...
... DIVERSITY The complex interplay of historical and ecological factors comes into full focus in attempting to account for differences in the diversity of species in different parts of the world . We may take latitudinal gradients in ...
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CONCEPTIONS AND MISCONCEPTIONS | 7 |
EVOLUTION SINCE THE SYNTHESIS | 13 |
ADAPTATION AND ENVIRONMENT | 19 |
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