Reticulate Evolution and Humans: Origins and Ecology
- ISBN-10
- 0199539588
- ISBN-13
- 9780199539581
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 233
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- Michael L. Arnold
Description
This book describes the important role that the transfer of genes between organisms has played during the origin and evolution of humans, and the evolution of organisms on which the human species depends for shelter, sustenance and companionship.
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