Prokaryotes and Evolution

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

The purpose of this book is to show the essential and indispensable role of prokaryotes in the evolution of aliving world. The evolutionary success of prokaryotes is explained together with their role in the evolution of the geosphere, the biosphere and its functioning, as well as their ability to colonize all biotopes, including the most extreme ones. We consider that all past and present living beings emerged from prokaryotes and have interacted with them. Forces and mechanisms presented in the various theories of evolution apply to prokaryotes. The major stages of their evolution and biodiversity are also described. Finally, it is emphasized that prokaryotes are living organisms that provide indisputable evidence of evolutionary processes. Many examples of ongoing evolution in prokaryotes, observable at the human scale, are provided.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-01-12
Mått:155 x 235 x 25 mm
Vikt:820 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:396
Förlag:Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN:9783319997827

Utforska kategorier

Biovetenskap inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Biologi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Jean-Claude Bertrand, Institut Méditerranéen d'Océanologie, University of Aix-Marseille, Marseille, FrancePhilippe Normand, Laboratoire d’Ecologie Microbienne, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeubanne, FranceBernard Ollivier, Aix-Marseille Université, Université du Sud Toulon-Var, CNRS/INSU, IRD, MIO, Marseille, FranceTélesphore Sime-Ngando, Laboratory Microorganisms: Genome & Enviroment, CNRS and University Clermont Auvergne, Aubière, France

Innehållsförteckning

1. Prokaryotes /Eukaryotes dichotomy and Bacteria/Archaea/Eukarya domains: two inseparable concepts.- 2. Phylogeny and Biodiversity of Prokaryotes.- 3. Importance of Prokaryotes in the Functioning and Evolution of the Present and Past Geosphere and Biosphere.- 4. Evolutionary Success of Prokaryotes.- 5. The Evolution of Living Beings Started with Prokaryotes, and In Interaction with Prokaryotes.- 6. Evolution Underway in Prokaryotes.