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The Neutral Theory's Balancing Act: How Much Does Chance Matter in Speciation?

Sheena (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

130 Seiten

2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-27716-9 (ISBN)

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The Neutral Theory flips the script on evolution. Forget organisms striving for perfection. It's a balancing act between two forces: natural selection, the "tightrope walker," and random genetic drift, the unpredictable gusts of wind. Mutations are like wobbly steps - some help the walker stay balanced (advantageous), others hinder it. But even neutral mutations, offering no immediate benefit, can accumulate over time through random drift. The question is, how much does this randomness truly matter? The Neutral Theory suggests it can be substantial, influencing how quickly new species emerge, even in stable environments. It's a fascinating challenge to the idea of evolution as solely driven by adaptation. It's a balancing act, with both chance and selection playing critical roles in the diversification of life.

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Erscheint lt. Verlag	2.7.2024
Verlagsort	st road
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 234 mm
Gewicht	230 g
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geologie
	Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Hydrologie / Ozeanografie
	Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Mineralogie / Paläontologie
Schlagworte	Adaptation • balancing selection • Fitness Effects • genetic diversity • Molecular Evolution • Neutral theory • Origin of New Species • Population • Random Chance • Speciation
ISBN-10	3-384-27716-3 / 3384277163
ISBN-13	978-3-384-27716-9 / 9783384277169
Zustand	Neuware