Deep homology?: uncanny similarities of humans and flies uncovered by evo-devo
Auteur :
Held, Jr, Lewis I.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781316601211
Date de publication :
28 janv. 2017
Dimensions :
24,7 x 17,5 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
600 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book provides a comparison of the genetic circuits of Homo sapiens and Drosophila melanogaster to reveal the evidence for deep homology, from the field of evolutionary developmental biology. Individual body parts including the nervous system, limbs and heart are compared in chapters that also feature concept maps and encyclopaedic tables to aid learning.