The biology of biodiversity / M. Kato (ed.).

Other author Katō, Masahiro, 1946-
Other author Symposium of the International Prize for Biology 1998 : Hayama-machi, Japan)
Format Book
Publication InfoTokyo ; New York : Springer, ©2000.
Descriptionxii, 324 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 25 cm
Subjects
Biodiversity--Congresses.
Biodiversity conservation--Congresses.

Contents The origin of reproductive isolation / K. Sawamura -- A molecular perspective on the conservation of diversity / C. Moritz -- Mitochondrial molecular clocks and the origin of eutoleostean biodiversity / Y. Kumazawas, M. Yamaguchi, and M. Nishida -- Molecular α-taxonomy of a morphologically simple fern Asplenium nidus complex from Mt. Halimun National Park, Indonesia / N. Murakami ... [et al. ] -- Adaptive radiation, dispersal, and diversification of the Hawaiian Lobeliads / T.J. Givnish -- Phylogenetic analyses of large data sets / D.E. Soltis and P.S. Soltis -- The theory and practice of the science of biodiversity / O.T. Solbrig -- Biodiversity and ecosystem processes / J.H. Lawton -- Creeping 'fruitless falls' / I. Washitani -- Population persistence and community diversity in a naturally patchy landscape / S. Harrison -- Patterns of tree species diversity among tropical rain forests / P.S. Ashton and J.V. la Frankie -- Functional differentiation and positive feedback enhancing plant biodiversity / T. Kohyama ... [et al.] -- Developmental genetics and the diversity of animal form / M. Akam -- Developmental mechanisms underlying the origin and evolution of chordates / N. Satoh ... [et al.] -- The regulation of dorsiventral symmetry in plants / S. Gleissberg ... [ et al.] -- Evolution of reproductive organs in vascular plants / M. Hasevbe and M. Ito -- Genetic diversity of color vision in primates / W.-H. Li ... [et al.] -- Avian evolution during the Pleistocene in North America / R.M. Zink and J. Klincka -- Genetic diversity of human populations in Eastern Asia / K. Omotl -- Human diversity and its history / H.C. Harpending and E. Eller.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 99040935
ISBN4431702628 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks QH541.15.B56 B635 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold