Hawaiian Biogeography: Evolution on a Hot Spot Archipelago
Compares the biogeographic patterns of Hawaii's various species of plants, animals, birds, and insec...
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Compares the biogeographic patterns of Hawaii's various species of plants, animals, birds, and insects with its known geological history, and applies a consistent phylogenetic methodology and modern cladistic techniques to a variety of lineages to identify evolutionary and biogeographic patterns among the species. Proves the utility of phylogenetic analysis as a method for examining the evolutionary history of organisms and their relationship to the geological environment. Contains b&w photos and illustrations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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