Evolutionary history / Christopher J. Paradise, A. Malcolm Campbell.
Paradise, Christopher J., author.; Campbell, A. Malcolm., author.
2016
QH366.2 .P274 2016
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Title Evolutionary history / Christopher J. Paradise, A. Malcolm Campbell.
Author Paradise, Christopher J., author.
ISBN 9781606509661 (electronic book)
9781606509654
Published New York, [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Momentum Press, 2016.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (65 pages) : illustrations.
Call Number QH366.2 .P274 2016
Dewey Decimal Classification 575
Summary This book describes how evolutionary history is studied using several well-known examples and also using evolutionary trees. Evolutionary trees are analyzed and used to explain adaptive radiations of orchids and the diversification of bats over geologic time. Evolutionary trees and genetic evidence is used to infer when and from what ancestors terrestrial plants evolved and invaded land. Specific adaptations of early land plants led to the evolution of terrestrial plants and their success on land. Evidence about the ancestors and habitats of humans is used to infer and analyze the evolution of the human family tree, whose populations were subject to the same forces of evolution to which other species are subject. Human evolution was not linear, involved offshoot species that did not survive, and took many thousands of years. In contrast, evolution can be seen in just a few years or less in other examples, and analysis of the evolution of mechanisms of pesticide resistance in insects will be used to illustrate this rapid evolution.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Added Author Campbell, A. Malcolm., author.
Series Biology collection.
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1. Descent with modification and adaptive radiations can be observed
Adaptive radiation of orchids from a common ancestor
Rapid diversification in bats


2. Terrestrial plants evolved from aquatic ancestors millions of years ago


3. Humans evolved from hominid ancestors in Africa
Ethical, legal, social implications: eugenics yesterday and today
Ethical, legal, social implications: evolution has not reached its peak; humans are still evolving


4. Evolution can occur quickly in response to strong selection
Ethical, legal, social implications: overuse of chemicals like pesticides and antibiotics can have detrimental effects


Conclusion
Glossary
Index.

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