1998, ISBN: 9780877455981

ISBN: 9780198548942Oxford University Press | 19 February 1998Paperback | 304 pagesWhy does nature love symmetry? In this up-to-date review of symmetry and its evolutionary implications, A… Plus…

ISBN: 9780198548942Oxford University Press | 19 February 1998Paperback | 304 pagesWhy does nature love symmetry? In this up-to-date review of symmetry and its evolutionary implications, Anders Møller and John Swaddle argue that symmetry is related to genetic stability and fitness and that symmetric individuals appear to have quantifiable and significant advantages over their asymmetric counterparts. In contrast, asymmetry, a common measure of developmental instability, is the result of environmental or genetic disruptions of developmental processes, such as pollutants, competition, parasitism, inbreeding, genetic mutation, and hybridization. Møller and Swaddle maintain that deviations from morphological symmetry are important factors in social or sexual situations: animals may be able to use symmetry as an honest indication of quality when assessing potential mates or competitors. This comprehensive review of the literature on developmental stability will be important reading for students and researchers in the fields of ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, and animal behavior.Editorial Reviews, 0, Edinburgh Univ Pr, 1997. Paperback. Good., Edinburgh Univ Pr, 1997, 2.5<

1989, ISBN: 9780877455981

Trade paperback, Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show… Plus…

Trade paperback, Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged. , [PU: University of Iowa Press]<

1997, ISBN: 9780877455981

Edinburgh Univ Pr, 1997. Paperback. Good., Edinburgh Univ Pr, 1997, 2.5