Evolution through Genetic Exchange

Michael L. (Department of Genetics, University of Georgia, USA) Arnold

Oxford University Press, 2007

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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.

ISBN-13
9780199229031
ISBN-10
0199229031
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2007
Publication date
2007-10-11
Pages
272
Dimensions
242x188x9
Weight
924