Developmental Plasticity and Evolution

Explore the fascinating connection between development and evolution with this comprehensive book, covering all aspects of development across all levels of organization and in all organisms. Using modern findings on behavior, genetics, endocrinology, molecular biology, evolutionary theory, and phylogenetics, this book provides a new synthesis that solves key problems and explains major patterns of change. Discover how organisms are not genetically programmed, learn why environmental induction is crucial for evolution, and explore the pivotal role of alternative phenotypes in fostering diversification and speeding change. An essential read for biologists and anyone interested in the development and evolution of living organisms.