Prokaryotes and Evolution (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

The purpose of this book is to show the essential and indispensable role of prokaryotes in the evolution of aliving world. The evolutionary success of prokaryotes is explained together with their role in the evolution of the geosphere, the biosphere and its functioning, as well as their ability to colonize all biotopes, including the most extreme ones. We consider that all past and present living beings emerged from prokaryotes and have interacted with them. Forces and mechanisms presented in the various theories of evolution apply to prokaryotes. The major stages of their evolution and biodiversity are also described. Finally, it is emphasized that prokaryotes are living organisms that provide indisputable evidence of evolutionary processes. Many examples of ongoing evolution in prokaryotes, observable at the human scale, are provided.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	2019
First published:	2018
Editors:	Jean-Claude Bertrand • Philippe Normand • Bernard Ollivier • Telesphore SIME-NGANDO
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	396
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-99782-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Microbiology (non-medical) > General
LSN:	3-319-99782-3
Barcode:	9783319997827

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