The evolution of sex determination /
Sexual reproduction is a fundamental aspect of life. It is defined by the occurrence of meiosis and the fusion of two gametes of different sexes or mating types. Genetic mechanisms for the determination and differentiation of the two sexes are diverse and evolutionary labile. This book synthesises t...
| Main Authors: | , |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford :
Oxford University Press,
2014.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Sexual reproduction is a fundamental aspect of life. It is defined by the occurrence of meiosis and the fusion of two gametes of different sexes or mating types. Genetic mechanisms for the determination and differentiation of the two sexes are diverse and evolutionary labile. This book synthesises the contemporary literature on patterns and processes of sex determination evolution. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780191748103 0191748102 9780191631399 0191631396 |