Evolution and Speciation
Essays in Honor of M. J. D. White
- Date Published: February 2011
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- isbn: 9780521187404
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This 1981 collection of papers focuses on a wide range of topics in the general field of evolutionary biology. It will be of interest to scientists and advanced students concerned with cytogenetics and evolution. The authors are distinguished workers in their field who have been associated with Professor M. J. D. White, who was the world authority on chromosomal evolution and speciation, to whom this volume was presented on the occasion of his seventieth birthday. Their contributions cover hybrid zones, speciation and chromosomal evolution in various groups of insects, lizards and mammals.
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- Date Published: February 2011
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521187404
- length: 448 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 152 x 25 mm
- weight: 0.65kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
List of contributors
Preface
Part I. Introduction:
1. M. J. D. White: the scientist and the man William R. Atchley
Part II. Cytology and Cytogenetics:
2. Chromosome change and evolutionary change: a critique Bernard John
3. Components of genetic systems in mammals David L. Hayman
4. Sex chromosomes, parthenogenesis, and polyploidy in ticks James H. Oliver, Jr.
5. Differentiation of heterochromatin W. J. Peacock, E. S. Dennis, A. J. Hilliker and A. J. Pryor
6. A glimpse of the tridactyloid karyotype Robert Blackith
Part III. Hybrid Zones:
7. Hybrid zones and speciation N. H. Barton and G. M. Hewitt
8. Chromosomal hybrid zones in orthopteroid insects David D. Shaw
9. Toward a genodynamics of hybrid zones: studies of Australian frogs and West Indian land snails David S. Woodruff
Part IV. Speciation and Evolution:
10. Stasipatric speciation and rapid evolution in animals Guy L. Bush
11. Habitat selection and speciation in Drosophila Peter A. Parsons
12. Problems in speciation in Chironomus oppositus Walker in southeastern Australia Jon Martin and B. T. O. Lee
13. Chromosome change and speciation in lizards Max King
14. Chromosomal tracing of evolution in a phylad of species related to Drosophila hawaiiensis Hampton L. Carson
15. Reproductive isolation: a critical review Murray J. Littlejohn
16. The maintenance of B chromosomes in Brachycome dichromosomatica S. Smith-White and C. R. Carter
17. Genetic aspects of ant evolution Ross H. Crozier
18. Chromosomal evolution and morphometric variability in the thlytokous insect Warramaba virgo (key) William R. Atchley
19. Speculations on the evolution of the insect storage proteins John A. Thomson
20. Evolution in jeopardy: the role of nature reserves O. H. Frankel
Index.
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