Evolution and speciation of island plants:

Oceanic island archipelagos are profoundly interesting ecosystems in which to ask questions about evolutionary patterns and processes, and may rightly be considered as one of the best places on earth to seek an understanding of the origin and elaboration of biological diversity. This 1998 volume bri...

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Weitere beteiligte Personen: Ono, Mikio 1932-, Stuessy, Tod F.
Format: E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1998
Links:https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511721823
Zusammenfassung:Oceanic island archipelagos are profoundly interesting ecosystems in which to ask questions about evolutionary patterns and processes, and may rightly be considered as one of the best places on earth to seek an understanding of the origin and elaboration of biological diversity. This 1998 volume brings together contributions covering a range of important issues in contemporary oceanic island plant biology, focusing on patterns and processes in Pacific and other islands (with emphasis on the Bonin, Hawaiian and Juan Fernandez Islands) to provide a stimulating view of the state of research and a possible agenda for future investigations. Topics addressed include chromosomal variation, macromolecular divergence, island biogeography theory, isolating mechanisms, modes of speciation and evolution of secondary plant products, resulting in a volume which reveals the special opportunities offered by oceanic archipelagos for investigating evolutionary phenomena in vascular plants.
Umfang:1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 358 Seiten)
ISBN:9780511721823