From Clone to Bone Synergy Morphological Molecular Tools Palaeobi… 9781107003262

Description: From Clone to Bone: The Synergy of Morphological and Molecular Tools in Palaeobiology (Cambridge Studies in Morphology and Molecules: New Paradigms in Evolutionary Bio)Johannes Müller Edited by Robert J. Asher Cambridge University Press Hardcover Unused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page. EAN: 9781107003262 Published 18/10/2012 Language: English Since the 1980s, a renewed understanding of molecular development has afforded an unprecedented level of knowledge of the mechanisms by which phenotype in animals and plants has evolved. In this volume, top scientists in these fields provide perspectives on how molecular data in biology help to elucidate key questions in estimating paleontological divergence and in understanding the mechanisms behind phenotypic evolution. Paleobiological questions such as genome size, digit homologies, genetic control cascades behind phenotype, estimates of vertebrate divergence dates, and rates of morphological evolution are addressed, with a special emphasis on how molecular biology can inform paleontology, directly and indirectly, to better understand life's past. Highlighting a significant shift towards interdisciplinary collaboration, this is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in the integration of organismal and molecular biology. List of contributors 1. Molecular tools in paleobiology divergence and mechanisms Robert J. Asher and Johannes MÃƒÂ¼ller Part I. Divergence 2. Genomics and the lost world paleontological insights into genome evolution Chris Organ 3. Rocking clocks and clocking rocks a critical look at divergence time estimation in mammals Olaf R. P. Bininda-Emonds, Robin M. D. Beck and Ross D. E. MacPhee 4. Morphological largess can morphology offer more and be modeled as a stochastic evolutionary process? Hans C. E. Larsson, T. Alexander Dececchi and Luke B. Harrison 5. Species selection in the molecular age Carl Simpson and Johannes MÃƒÂ¼ller Part II. Mechanisms 6. Reconstructing the molecular underpinnings of morphological diversification a case study of the Triassic fish Saurichthys Leonhard Schmid 7. A molecular guide to regulation of morphological pattern in the vertebrate dentition and the evolution of dental development Moya Smith and Zerina Johanson 8. Molecular biology of the mammalian dentary insights into how complex skeletal elements can be shaped during development and evolution Neal Anthwal and Abigail S. Tucker 9. Flexibility and constraint patterning the axial skeleton in mammals Emily A. Buchholtz 10. Molecular determinants of marsupial limb integration and constraint Karen E. Sears, Carolyn K. Doroba, Xiaoyi Cao, Dan Xie and Sheng Zhong 11. A developmental basis for innovative evolution of the turtle shell Shigeru Kuratani and Hiroshi Nagashima 12. A molecular-morphological study of a peculiar limb morphology the development and evolution of the mole's 'thumb' Christian Mitgutsch, Michael K. Richardson, Merijn A. G. de Bakker, Rafael JimÃƒÂnez, JosÃƒÂ Ezequiel MartÃƒÂn, Peter Kondrashov and Marcelo R. SÃƒÂ¡nchez-Villagra 13. Manus horribilis the chicken wing skeleton Michael K. Richardson Index. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3161276RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.

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