Evolution through genetic exchange
Auteur :
Arnold, Michael L.
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780199229031
Date de publication :
11 oct. 2007
Dimensions :
24,5 x 18,8 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
551 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Data indicate that evolution has resulted in lineages consisting of mosaics of genes derived from different ancestors, so it is becoming clear that the tree is an inadequate metaphor of evolutionary change. This book promotes the 'web-of-life' metaphor as a more appropriate representation of evolutionary change in all lifeforms.