Molecular methods in ecological and evolutionary research

Author: Robert DeSalle
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: This book aims to illustrate the profound multi-level impact of molecular biology methods on evolutionary biology and ecology research. It covers various aspects of evolutionary biology and ecology, focusing on three levels: individual and population, species, and system. The book is divided into three parts: Part one primarily discusses the application of DNA sequence analysis in studying biological population relationships and phylogenetic relationships; Part two explores the application of DNA technology in understanding and determining species concepts, extinction and evolutionary processes of endangered species, and conservation units; Part three primarily explains the application of DNA sequence data in understanding and constructing biological evolutionary schemes, as well as the issues and solutions arising from the application of DNA technology in systematics. The book is well-structured, clearly organized, and accurately and concisely argued, serving as a reference for researchers and students in the fields of systematics, ecology, genetics, molecular biology, and related disciplines.