Mutation and Evolution /

Although debated since the time of Darwin, the evolutionary role of mutation is still controversial. In over 40 chapters from leading authorities in mutation and evolutionary biology, this book takes a new look at both the theoretical and experimental measurement and significance of new mutation. De...

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Main Author: Woodruff, Ronny C.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Thompson, James N.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint : Springer, 1998.
Series:Contemporary issues in genetics and evolution ; 7.
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