Asymmetry, Developmental Stability and Evolution (Oxford Series in Ecology & Evolution) - Hardcover

Moller, Anders Pape

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198548958 ISBN 13: 9780198548959

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1997

Synopsis

Why does nature love symmetry? In this work, Moller and Swaddle analyze the evolutionary implication of symmetry. They advance and explain their theory that asymmetry is related to genetic stability and fitness, and that symmetric individuals appear to have quantifiable and significant advantages over their asymmetric counterparts. When assessing potential mates or competitors, animals may be able to use symmetry as an honest indication of quality. This interdisciplinary book, with its associated Web-site, should be of interest to students and researchers in the fields of ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, and animal behaviour.

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Review

'...Throughout the book the authors discuss these topics with authority...if you work on FA keep this book in your laboratory-it cites references which you have not read-or, if you are thinking of incorporating FA into your research, read it before you start.' (John Manning, Heredity)

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198548958
• ISBN 13: 9780198548959
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336