This book provides a non-technical introduction to how phylogenetic analyses can be used to understand evolutionary pathways. The author escorts readers on historical journeys into the origins of many of nature's most intriguing evolutionary outcomes, from the toucan's enormous bill to pregnant male seahorses.
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'This is such a marvelous accomplishment that I would recommend to all, with even the slightest interest in evolution, buying the hardcover version to keep for a long time as standard reference to a phylogenetic understanding of structure and function in living organisms. I would especially recommend it to medical geneticists grappling daily with the (self-evident) fact that everything that develops, whether normal or abnormal, has evolved, and that nothing can occur in development that evolution has not made possible ... [the book] is an extraordinarily effective means to learn about and to understand evolutionary relationships. It is one of the best-written and most comprehensive books on the subject.' American Journal of Medical Genetics
'John Avise's book ... is a welcome corrective. It is a rich anthology of 'evolutionary short stories' detailing how our knowledge of natural history and biodiversity has been transformed by molecular phylogenetics. The breadth of examples covered is dizzying ... The abundance of fascinating evolutionary tales and the engaging clarity with which Avise tells them not only guarantee that this book will serve its purpose but also make it a 'must-have' for all enthusiasts of evolutionary biology.' Nature Genetics
'A hugely enjoyable and accessible read, cleverly pitched such that newcomers and seasoned systematists alike will feel equally at home ... As a reference source, every library should have a copy, and anyone teaching or studying evolutionary biology will find it an invaluable mine or examples.' The Systematist
'The book provides a refreshing and thrilling reading and can be recommended as a useful introduction to phylogenetic character mapping conceived as a powerful interpretative tool for many types of ecological and evolutionary study.' Folio Geobotanica
'... this book should be on every biological library shelf, from secondary school up to University Biology ...' Biologist
John C. Avise is a Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine.
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