Asymmetry, Developmental Stability, And Evolution Paperback

Anders Pape Moller

Why does nature love symmetry? In Asymmetry, Developmental Stability and Evolution, Moller and Swaddle analyse the evolutionary implications of symmetry. They advance and explain their theory that symmetry is related to genetic stability and fitness, and that symmetric individuals appear to have quantifiable and significant advantages over their asymmetric counterparts. When assessing potential mates or competitors, animals may be able to use symmetry as an honest indication of quality. This interdisciplinary book will be of interest to students and researchers in the fields of ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, and animal behaviour.

9780198548942

English

Oxford University Press, USA

19-02-1998

302

John P. Swaddle

...Throughout the book the authors discuss these topics with authority...if you work on FA keep this book in your laboratory-it cites references which you have not read-or, if you are thinking of incorporating FA into your research, read it before you start.'