The Ecology of Adaptive Radiation by Dolph Schluter (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Ecology of Adaptive Radiation by Dolph Schluter Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book evaluates the causes of adaptive radiation, focusing on the ecological theory, a body of ideas that began with Darwin. The author re- evaluates the ecological theory, along with its extensions and challenges, in the light of all the recent evidence. Publisher Description Adaptive radiation is the evolution of diversity within a rapidly multiplying lineage. It can cause a single ancestral species to differentiate into an impressively vast array of species inhabiting a variety of environments. Much of lifes diversity has arisen during adaptive radiations. Some of the most famous recent examples include the East African cichlid fishes, the Hawaiian silverswords, and of course, Darwins Galápagos finches,. This book evaluatesthe causes of adaptive radiation. It focuses on the ecological theory of adaptive radiation, a body of ideas that began with Darwin and was developed through the early part of the 20th Century. This theoryproposes that phenotypic divergence and speciation in adaptive radiation are caused ultimately by divergent natural selection arising from differences in environment and competition between species. In The Ecology of Adaptive Radiation the author re-evaluates the ecological theory, along with its most significant extensions and challenges, in the light of all the recent evidence. This important book is the first full exploration of the causes of adaptive radiation to be published fordecades, written by one of the worlds best young evolutionary biologists. Author Biography Dolph Schluter is Professor of Zoology at the University of British Columbia, Canada. The recipient of several awards and fellowships, in 1997 he was given the Presidents Award of the American Society of Naturalists, and in 1999 he was made a fellow of the Royal Society of London. Professor Dolph Schluter Zoology Department University of British Columbia 6270 University Boulevard Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4 Canada 1-604-822-2387 (tel) 1-604- 822-2416 (fax) Details ISBN 0198505221 ISBN-13 9780198505228 Title The Ecology of Adaptive Radiation Author Dolph Schluter Format Paperback Year 2000 Pages 300 Edition 1st Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:137006174; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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