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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      01 March 2019
      28 February 2019
      ISBN:
      9780511895531
      9781107011373
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/9780511895531
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      1.15kg, 488 Pages
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      • Series:
      Cambridge Studies in Morphology and Molecules: New Paradigms in Evolutionary Bio (6)
      Subjects:
      Life Sciences, Evolutionary Biology, Cell Biology and Developmental Biology
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    Series:
    Cambridge Studies in Morphology and Molecules: New Paradigms in Evolutionary Bio (6)
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    Life Sciences, Evolutionary Biology, Cell Biology and Developmental Biology
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    The chromosome complement (karyotype) often differs between related mammalian species (including humans vs chimpanzees), such that evolutionary biologists muse whether chromosomal difference is a cause or a consequence of speciation. The common shrew is an excellent model to investigate this problem because of its many geographical races (potential species) differing chromosomally, and its several sibling species (recently speciated forms) that are also chromosomally different. This system is an exceptional opportunity to investigate the role of chromosomes in speciation and this volume reflects detailed research following these approaches. Highlights include the demonstration that chromosomal re-arrangements can be associated with complete loss of gene flow and thus speciation and that selection within species hybrid zones may lead to de-speciation rather than speciation. This book represents an extraordinarily detailed consideration of the role of chromosomes in speciation in one astonishing species, providing insights to those interested in mammalian diversity, chromosomal evolution and speciation.

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    ‘I found Shrews, Chromosomes and Speciation fascinating, and an enjoyable read. This volume will be a welcome addition to the library of any evolutionary biologist or graduate student interested in how the interactions of chromosomes and the genome shape diversity.’

    Sally Potter Source: The Quarterly Review of Biology

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