The Evolutionary Biology of Flies

The Evolutionary Biology of Flies
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Publisher : Columbia University Press
Total Pages : 441
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ISBN-10 : 9780231501705
ISBN-13 : 0231501706
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Book Synopsis The Evolutionary Biology of Flies by : David K. Yeates

Download or read book The Evolutionary Biology of Flies written by David K. Yeates and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2005-06-22 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flies (Dipteria) have had an important role in deepening scientists'understanding of modern biology and evolution. The study of flies has figured prominently in major advances in the fields of molecular evolution, physiology, genetics, phylogenetics, and ecology over the last century. This volume, with contributions from top scientists and scholars in the field, brings together diverse aspects of research and will be essential reading for entomologists and fly researchers.


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