Asymmetry, Developmental Stability and Evolution

Author:   Anders Pape Moller ,  John P. Swaddle
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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9780198548959


Pages:   336
Publication Date:   01 October 1997
Format:   Hardback
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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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Author:   Anders Pape Moller ,  John P. Swaddle
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9780198548959


ISBN 10:   0198548958
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   01 October 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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