Geographic Variation in the Harvest Mouse Reithrodontomys megalotis On the Central Great Plains And in Adjacent Regions - Couverture souple

J. Knox Jones; B. Mursaloglu

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9362775891 ISBN 13 : 9789362775894

Editeur : Zinc Read, 2024

Synopsis

The paper focuses on analyzing the morphological and genetic differences among populations of the harvest mouse across a wide geographic range. The authors examine physical characteristics such as body size, fur coloration, and skull measurements to determine how these traits vary between populations living in different environmental conditions. The variation observed in these populations is influenced by factors such as habitat type, climate, and geographic isolation, all of which contribute to the evolutionary divergence of the species across its range. Jones and Mursaloglu's research highlights the importance of understanding geographic variation within a species, as it provides insights into the processes of adaptation and speciation. By documenting the differences in Reithrodontomys megalotis across various regions, the study contributes to a broader understanding of the species' evolutionary biology and the ecological pressures that shape its distribution.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Zinc Read
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9362775891
• ISBN 13: 9789362775894
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 46
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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