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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book brings together data from a range of disciplines to explore the origin of species in the genus Leptinotarsa, commonly known as the Colorado potato beetle. The author argues that the origin and dispersal of these beetles can be explained by applying the criteria proposed by Adams to the field of insect evolution. The author takes the reader through an in-depth analysis of the geographical and ecological factors that have influenced the beetle's evolutionary history. This includes an examination of a range of environmental complexes and their impact on the insects, with a particular focus on the species Leptinotarsa decemlineata. The choice of this particular species is significant because of its widespread distribution and its role as a serious pest of potatoes. Offering a unique perspective on the complex evolutionary processes involved in species formation and adaptation, this book provides essential reading for biologists, ecologists, and evolutionary scientists. The author's rigorous methodology and the breadth of data he examines provide a valuable contribution to our understanding of the origin of species. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332291991_0
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