Clonal animals, that is those that are genetically identical, are of great importance in biology. The supposed evolutionary advantages of sexual versus asexual reproduction are one of the central paradoxes of current evolutionary theory. The evolved strategy of asexual reproduction includes a large number of diverse species in many different groups, for example aphids, guppies, planktonic rotifers and others.
| ISBN-13: | 9780412331305 |
| ISBN-10: | 0412331306 |
| Publisher: | Springer Science & Business Media |
| Publication date: | 1989-10-31 |
| Edition description: | 1990 |
| Pages: | 332 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 9.21 inches, Length: 6.14 Inches, Weight: 3.2407952514 Pounds, Width: 0.81 Inches |
| Author: | Roger Neville Hughes |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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