Genetics and the extinction of species: dna and the conservation of biodiversity
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691009711
Date de publication :
21 juil. 1999
Dimensions :
25,4 x 19,7 cm
Poids :
28 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Demonstrates why the field of conservation biology must rely on the insights of population genetics to preserve the diversity of living species. This book covers such topics as the reasons for extinctions, the best ways to measure biodiversity, and the benefits and drawbacks of policies like captive breeding.