Phenotypic Plasticity

Functional and Conceptual Approaches

Inbunden, Engelska, 2004

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Beskrivning

Phenotypic plasticity is the range and process of variation in body plan and physiology. This book pulls together recent theoretical advances in phenotypic plasticity, as influenced by evolution and development. The editors and the chapter authors are among the leaders of this exciting and active subfield. The volume begins with a primer on the basic principles of the subject, and companion chapters on phenotypic plasticity in plants and animals. Of interest to a wide range of researchers on evolution, development, and their interface.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2004-02-12
Mått:156 x 234 x 16 mm
Vikt:544 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:272
Förlag:OUP USA
ISBN:9780195138962

Utforska kategorier

Biovetenskap inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Zoologi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Djurböcker inom Djur och Natur

Recensioner i media

This book brings a comprehensive and present summary of phenotypic plasticity that will be good for those who are already close to this field as well for those who want to start.

Innehållsförteckning

Dedication ; Acknowledgements ; Preface ; Contents ; Contributors ; 1. Phenotypic variation from single genotypes: a primer ; 2. From the reaktionsnorm to the evolution of adaptive plasticity: a historical sketch, 1909-1995 ; 3. Genetics and mechanics of plasticity ; 4. Evolution of reaction norms ; 5. Evolutionary importance and pattern of phenotypic plasticity: insights gained from development ; 6. Models of reaction norm evolution ; 7. Integrated solutions to environmental heterogeneity: theory of multimoment reaction norms ; 8. A behavioral ecological view of phenotypic plasticity ; 9. Patterns and analysis of adaptive phenotypic plasticity in animals ; 10. Plasticity and the functional ecology of plants ; 11. The genotype-environment interaction and evolution when the environment contains genes ; 12. The role of phenotypic plasticity in evolutionary diversification ; 13. Future research directions ; References ; Index