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Biological systematics : principles and applications / / Randall T. Schuh, Andrew V.Z. Brower
| Biological systematics : principles and applications / / Randall T. Schuh, Andrew V.Z. Brower |
| Autore | Brower Andrew V. Z (Andrew Van Zandt), <1962-> |
| Edizione | [Third Edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cornell University Press |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (456 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 574.012 |
| Collana | Cornell scholarship online |
| Soggetto topico | Biology - Classification |
| Soggetto non controllato |
philosophy of systematics
Phylogenetics, Philosophy of science, Biogeography |
| ISBN | 1-5017-5279-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Preface to the First Edition -- Preface to the Second Edition -- Preface to the Third Edition -- Acknowledgments to the First Edition -- Acknowledgments to the Second Edition -- Dedication and Acknowledgments to the Third Edition -- Section I. HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL BACKGROUND FOR SYSTEMATICS -- 1. Introduction to Systematics: First Principles and Practical Tools -- 2. Systematics and the Philosophy of Science -- Section II. CLADISTIC METHODS -- 3. Characters and Character States -- 4. Character Polarity and Inferring Homology -- 5. Tree-Building Algorithms and Philosophies -- 6. Evaluating Results -- Section III. APPLICATION OF CLADISTIC RESULTS -- 7. Species: Concepts, Recognition, and Analytical Problems -- 8. Nomenclature, Classifications, and Systematic Databases -- 9. The Integration of Phylogenetics, Historical Biogeography, and Host-Parasite Coevolution -- 10. Evaluating Hypothetical Scenarios of Evolution, Ecology and Adaptation -- 11. Understanding Molecular Clocks and Time Trees -- 12. Biodiversity and Conservation -- Postscript: Parsimony and the Future of Systematics -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Literature Cited -- Author Index -- Subject Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910794436603321 |
Brower Andrew V. Z (Andrew Van Zandt), <1962->
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Biological systematics : principles and applications / / Randall T. Schuh, Andrew V.Z. Brower
| Biological systematics : principles and applications / / Randall T. Schuh, Andrew V.Z. Brower |
| Autore | Brower Andrew V. Z (Andrew Van Zandt), <1962-, > |
| Edizione | [Third Edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cornell University Press |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (456 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 574.012 |
| Collana | Cornell scholarship online |
| Soggetto topico | Biology |
| ISBN |
9781501752797
1501752790 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- Contents -- Preface to the First Edition -- Preface to the Second Edition -- Preface to the Third Edition -- Acknowledgments to the First Edition -- Acknowledgments to the Second Edition -- Dedication and Acknowledgments to the Third Edition -- Section I. HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL BACKGROUND FOR SYSTEMATICS -- 1. Introduction to Systematics: First Principles and Practical Tools -- 2. Systematics and the Philosophy of Science -- Section II. CLADISTIC METHODS -- 3. Characters and Character States -- 4. Character Polarity and Inferring Homology -- 5. Tree-Building Algorithms and Philosophies -- 6. Evaluating Results -- Section III. APPLICATION OF CLADISTIC RESULTS -- 7. Species: Concepts, Recognition, and Analytical Problems -- 8. Nomenclature, Classifications, and Systematic Databases -- 9. The Integration of Phylogenetics, Historical Biogeography, and Host-Parasite Coevolution -- 10. Evaluating Hypothetical Scenarios of Evolution, Ecology and Adaptation -- 11. Understanding Molecular Clocks and Time Trees -- 12. Biodiversity and Conservation -- Postscript: Parsimony and the Future of Systematics -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Literature Cited -- Author Index -- Subject Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910969663903321 |
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Brower Andrew V. Z (Andrew Van Zandt), <1962-, >
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ISO/IEEE 11073-10415:2010(E) . Part 10415 Device specialization--Weighing scale : ISO/IEEE Health informatics--Personal health device communication / / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
| ISO/IEEE 11073-10415:2010(E) . Part 10415 Device specialization--Weighing scale : ISO/IEEE Health informatics--Personal health device communication / / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, NY, USA : , : IEEE, , 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (52 pages) |
| Disciplina | 574.012 |
| Soggetto topico | Numerical taxonomy |
| ISBN | 0-7381-6559-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti |
11073-10415-2010 - ISO/IEEE Health informatics--Personal health device communication--Part 10415
ISO/IEEE 11073-10415:2010(E): ISO/IEEE Health informatics--Personal health device communication--Part 10415: Device specialization--Weighing scale ISO/IEEE 11073-10415 |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910135477303321 |
| New York, NY, USA : , : IEEE, , 2010 | ||
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ISO/IEEE 11073-10415:2010(E) . Part 10415 Device specialization--Weighing scale : ISO/IEEE Health informatics--Personal health device communication / / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
| ISO/IEEE 11073-10415:2010(E) . Part 10415 Device specialization--Weighing scale : ISO/IEEE Health informatics--Personal health device communication / / Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, NY, USA : , : IEEE, , 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (52 pages) |
| Disciplina | 574.012 |
| Soggetto topico | Numerical taxonomy |
| ISBN | 0-7381-6559-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti |
11073-10415-2010 - ISO/IEEE Health informatics--Personal health device communication--Part 10415
ISO/IEEE 11073-10415:2010(E): ISO/IEEE Health informatics--Personal health device communication--Part 10415: Device specialization--Weighing scale ISO/IEEE 11073-10415 |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-996280986303316 |
| New York, NY, USA : , : IEEE, , 2010 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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Systematics and the exploration of life / / edited by Philippe Grandcolas, Marie-Christine Maurel
| Systematics and the exploration of life / / edited by Philippe Grandcolas, Marie-Christine Maurel |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : , : ISTE |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (245 pages) |
| Disciplina | 574.012 |
| Soggetto topico |
Biology
Phylogeny |
| ISBN |
1-119-48917-2
1-119-47687-9 1-119-48915-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Introduction: Exploring Biodiversity: Science Must Seize the Unknown 80% -- References -- 1 Symmetry of Shapes in Biology: from D'Arcy Thompson to Morphometrics -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. D'Arcy Thompson, symmetry and morphometrics -- 1.3. Isometries and symmetry groups -- 1.4. Biological asymmetries -- 1.5. Principles of geometric morphometrics -- 1.6. The treatment of symmetry in morphometrics -- 1.7. Some examples of applications -- 1.8. Conclusion -- 1.9. References -- 2 Impact of a Point Mutation in a Protein Structure -- 2.1. Composition -- 2.2. Folding -- 2.3. Substitution(s) in protein structures -- 2.4. Effect on overall structure and function -- 2.5. Effect on stability -- 2.6. Effect on the peptide backbone -- 2.7. Conclusion -- 2.8. References -- 3 The Role of Taxonomy and Natural History in the Study of the Evolution of Eneopterinae Crickets -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Taxonomy in modern comparative approaches -- 3.3. A model group -- 3.4. Contribution of taxonomy for phylogenetic reconstructions and classification -- 3.4.1. Monophyly -- 3.4.2. Recent taxonomic contributions -- 3.4.3. Phylogeny and taxonomy -- 3.5. Contribution of taxonomy to biogeography -- 3.5.1. New Caledonia -- 3.5.2. Southeast Asia -- 3.6. Taxonomic exploration and evolution of species traits -- 3.7. Conclusion -- 3.8. Acknowledgments -- 3.9. References -- 4 Systematics in the (Post)genomic Era: A Look at the Drosophila Model -- 4.1. Drosophila: a star of genetics but a systematic nebula -- 4.2. Subspecies: identification of "genomic islands of divergence"? -- 4.3. Species complexes: congruence between species trees and gene trees -- 4.4. Supraspecific ranks: phylogeny, genome and morphome -- 4.5. Conclusion -- 4.6. Acknowledgments -- 4.7. References.
5 Dealing with Multiple Environments: The Challenges of the Trypanosome Lifecycle -- 5.1. Human African trypanosomiasis, the disease -- 5.2. Cell biology of Trypanosoma brucei -- 5.3. Survival and maturation of T. brucei in the tsetse vector -- 5.4. Adaptations of T. brucei to the mammalian host -- 5.5. Conclusion -- 5.6. References -- 6 Challenges Inherent in the Systematics and Taxonomy of Genera that have Recently Experienced Explosive Radiation: The Case of Orchids of the Genus Ophrys -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Speciation in Ophrys: an evolutionary divergence seen as a reticulated continuum -- 6.2.1. Difficulty in applying the biological concept of the species in the case of Ophrys -- 6.2.2. Causes of reproductive isolation in Ophrys -- 6.2.3. Consequences of the implementation of reproductive isolation in the particular case of the genus Ophrys -- 6.3. Current state of knowledge on Ophrys systematics -- 6.3.1. Molecular systematics: overview of current knowledge -- 6.3.2. Molecular systematics in the age of phylogenomics -- 6.4. Integrative genomics and taxonomy: perspectives and issues -- 6.4.1. Moving towards a generalization of data sets at the genomic scale -- 6.4.2. Integrative taxonomy approach -- 6.5. Conclusion -- 6.6. Acknowledgments -- 6.7. References -- 7 Exploration and Origins of Biodiversity in Madagascar: The Message of Ferns -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. Madagascar: a complex biogeographical context -- 7.2.1. An insular continental territory that is not so isolated -- 7.2.2. Gradients, ecosystem diversity and biodiversity -- 7.3. Ferns and lycophytes: an ideal model for the biogeography of Madagascar -- 7.4. Origins of the lineages of ferns in Madagascar -- 7.4.1. Multiple long-distance dispersions -- 7.4.2. The Neotropics: a non-exclusive but preponderant role -- 7.4.3. Africa: a truly minimal role or an underestimated role?. 7.5. The example of Rumohra: dispersions to Madagascar and around the world -- 7.6. Conclusion -- 7.7. References -- 8 Mediterranean and Atlantic Algae, a Fraternal Relationship? -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.1.1. Seaweeds -- 8.1.2. The systematics of algae -- 8.1.3. Algae distribution on a global scale -- 8.1.4. Seaweeds on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts -- 8.1.5. Challenge of the study -- 8.2. Materials and methods -- 8.2.1. Sampling strategy -- 8.2.2. Acquisition of molecular data -- 8.2.3. Analysis of phylogenetic relationships between Atlantic and Mediterranean specimens -- 8.3. Results -- 8.4. Discussion -- 8.5. Acknowledgments -- 8.6. References -- 9 Ontogeny and Evolution of the Hyperorgan of Delphinieae -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.2. Synorganization: a concept, definitions -- 9.2.1. Adolf Remane and the synorganization of animal structures -- 9.2.2. A concept adopted by botanists, and by flower specialists in particular -- 9.2.3. A concept to be limited organically, and to be placed in a phylogenetic framework -- 9.3. Ontogeny and evolution of the hyperorgan of Delphinieae -- 9.3.1. Disparity of the hyperorgan in the tribe -- 9.3.2. Ontogeny of the synorganized structure -- 9.3.3. Evolving trends and convergences -- 9.4. The study of synorganization in evolutionary biology -- 9.4.1. Lessons learned from the synorganization study -- 9.4.2. Scientometrics to measure the impact of the concept of synorganization in evolutionary biology -- 9.4.3. Synchronization, integration, co-adaptation, redundant concepts? -- 9.5. Conclusion -- 9.6. Acknowledgments -- 9.7. References -- 10 Identification of Interspecific Chromosomal Homologies: Chromosomal Microdissection and Chromosomal Painting in Antarctic Teleosts Nototheniidae -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.1.1. Homologies, painting and chromosomal microdissection -- 10.1.2. ICH research in Nototheniidae. 10.2. Materials and methods -- 10.2.1. Materials -- 10.2.2. Methods -- 10.3. Results -- 10.3.1. Microdissection -- 10.3.2. Painting -- 10.4. Discussion -- 10.4.1. Technical aspects developed and prospects for improvement of the painting signal -- 10.4.2. The largest pair of chromosomes of T. pennellii, the product of two chromosomal fusions (roberstonian and tandem) -- 10.5. Conclusion -- 10.6. References -- List of Authors -- Index -- Other titles from iSTE in Biology and Biomedical Engineering -- EULA. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910555149403321 |
| London : , : ISTE | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Systematics and the exploration of life / / edited by Philippe Grandcolas, Marie-Christine Maurel
| Systematics and the exploration of life / / edited by Philippe Grandcolas, Marie-Christine Maurel |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : , : ISTE |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (245 pages) |
| Disciplina | 574.012 |
| Soggetto topico |
Biology
Phylogeny |
| ISBN |
1-119-48917-2
1-119-47687-9 1-119-48915-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Introduction: Exploring Biodiversity: Science Must Seize the Unknown 80% -- References -- 1 Symmetry of Shapes in Biology: from D'Arcy Thompson to Morphometrics -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. D'Arcy Thompson, symmetry and morphometrics -- 1.3. Isometries and symmetry groups -- 1.4. Biological asymmetries -- 1.5. Principles of geometric morphometrics -- 1.6. The treatment of symmetry in morphometrics -- 1.7. Some examples of applications -- 1.8. Conclusion -- 1.9. References -- 2 Impact of a Point Mutation in a Protein Structure -- 2.1. Composition -- 2.2. Folding -- 2.3. Substitution(s) in protein structures -- 2.4. Effect on overall structure and function -- 2.5. Effect on stability -- 2.6. Effect on the peptide backbone -- 2.7. Conclusion -- 2.8. References -- 3 The Role of Taxonomy and Natural History in the Study of the Evolution of Eneopterinae Crickets -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Taxonomy in modern comparative approaches -- 3.3. A model group -- 3.4. Contribution of taxonomy for phylogenetic reconstructions and classification -- 3.4.1. Monophyly -- 3.4.2. Recent taxonomic contributions -- 3.4.3. Phylogeny and taxonomy -- 3.5. Contribution of taxonomy to biogeography -- 3.5.1. New Caledonia -- 3.5.2. Southeast Asia -- 3.6. Taxonomic exploration and evolution of species traits -- 3.7. Conclusion -- 3.8. Acknowledgments -- 3.9. References -- 4 Systematics in the (Post)genomic Era: A Look at the Drosophila Model -- 4.1. Drosophila: a star of genetics but a systematic nebula -- 4.2. Subspecies: identification of "genomic islands of divergence"? -- 4.3. Species complexes: congruence between species trees and gene trees -- 4.4. Supraspecific ranks: phylogeny, genome and morphome -- 4.5. Conclusion -- 4.6. Acknowledgments -- 4.7. References.
5 Dealing with Multiple Environments: The Challenges of the Trypanosome Lifecycle -- 5.1. Human African trypanosomiasis, the disease -- 5.2. Cell biology of Trypanosoma brucei -- 5.3. Survival and maturation of T. brucei in the tsetse vector -- 5.4. Adaptations of T. brucei to the mammalian host -- 5.5. Conclusion -- 5.6. References -- 6 Challenges Inherent in the Systematics and Taxonomy of Genera that have Recently Experienced Explosive Radiation: The Case of Orchids of the Genus Ophrys -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Speciation in Ophrys: an evolutionary divergence seen as a reticulated continuum -- 6.2.1. Difficulty in applying the biological concept of the species in the case of Ophrys -- 6.2.2. Causes of reproductive isolation in Ophrys -- 6.2.3. Consequences of the implementation of reproductive isolation in the particular case of the genus Ophrys -- 6.3. Current state of knowledge on Ophrys systematics -- 6.3.1. Molecular systematics: overview of current knowledge -- 6.3.2. Molecular systematics in the age of phylogenomics -- 6.4. Integrative genomics and taxonomy: perspectives and issues -- 6.4.1. Moving towards a generalization of data sets at the genomic scale -- 6.4.2. Integrative taxonomy approach -- 6.5. Conclusion -- 6.6. Acknowledgments -- 6.7. References -- 7 Exploration and Origins of Biodiversity in Madagascar: The Message of Ferns -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. Madagascar: a complex biogeographical context -- 7.2.1. An insular continental territory that is not so isolated -- 7.2.2. Gradients, ecosystem diversity and biodiversity -- 7.3. Ferns and lycophytes: an ideal model for the biogeography of Madagascar -- 7.4. Origins of the lineages of ferns in Madagascar -- 7.4.1. Multiple long-distance dispersions -- 7.4.2. The Neotropics: a non-exclusive but preponderant role -- 7.4.3. Africa: a truly minimal role or an underestimated role?. 7.5. The example of Rumohra: dispersions to Madagascar and around the world -- 7.6. Conclusion -- 7.7. References -- 8 Mediterranean and Atlantic Algae, a Fraternal Relationship? -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.1.1. Seaweeds -- 8.1.2. The systematics of algae -- 8.1.3. Algae distribution on a global scale -- 8.1.4. Seaweeds on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts -- 8.1.5. Challenge of the study -- 8.2. Materials and methods -- 8.2.1. Sampling strategy -- 8.2.2. Acquisition of molecular data -- 8.2.3. Analysis of phylogenetic relationships between Atlantic and Mediterranean specimens -- 8.3. Results -- 8.4. Discussion -- 8.5. Acknowledgments -- 8.6. References -- 9 Ontogeny and Evolution of the Hyperorgan of Delphinieae -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.2. Synorganization: a concept, definitions -- 9.2.1. Adolf Remane and the synorganization of animal structures -- 9.2.2. A concept adopted by botanists, and by flower specialists in particular -- 9.2.3. A concept to be limited organically, and to be placed in a phylogenetic framework -- 9.3. Ontogeny and evolution of the hyperorgan of Delphinieae -- 9.3.1. Disparity of the hyperorgan in the tribe -- 9.3.2. Ontogeny of the synorganized structure -- 9.3.3. Evolving trends and convergences -- 9.4. The study of synorganization in evolutionary biology -- 9.4.1. Lessons learned from the synorganization study -- 9.4.2. Scientometrics to measure the impact of the concept of synorganization in evolutionary biology -- 9.4.3. Synchronization, integration, co-adaptation, redundant concepts? -- 9.5. Conclusion -- 9.6. Acknowledgments -- 9.7. References -- 10 Identification of Interspecific Chromosomal Homologies: Chromosomal Microdissection and Chromosomal Painting in Antarctic Teleosts Nototheniidae -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.1.1. Homologies, painting and chromosomal microdissection -- 10.1.2. ICH research in Nototheniidae. 10.2. Materials and methods -- 10.2.1. Materials -- 10.2.2. Methods -- 10.3. Results -- 10.3.1. Microdissection -- 10.3.2. Painting -- 10.4. Discussion -- 10.4.1. Technical aspects developed and prospects for improvement of the painting signal -- 10.4.2. The largest pair of chromosomes of T. pennellii, the product of two chromosomal fusions (roberstonian and tandem) -- 10.5. Conclusion -- 10.6. References -- List of Authors -- Index -- Other titles from iSTE in Biology and Biomedical Engineering -- EULA. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910830983803321 |
| London : , : ISTE | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Taxonomic tapestries : the threads of evolutionary, behavioural and conservation research / / edited by Alison M. Behie and Marc F. Oxenham ; chapters written in honour of Professor Colin P. Groves ; contributors, Peter Andrews [and twenty two others]
| Taxonomic tapestries : the threads of evolutionary, behavioural and conservation research / / edited by Alison M. Behie and Marc F. Oxenham ; chapters written in honour of Professor Colin P. Groves ; contributors, Peter Andrews [and twenty two others] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Acton, Australia : , : Australian National University Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (394 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Disciplina | 574.012 |
| Soggetto topico | Biology |
| ISBN | 1-925022-37-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910131513503321 |
| Acton, Australia : , : Australian National University Press, , 2015 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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