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Prokaryotes and Evolution
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- Book Synopsis
- 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.
- About The Author
- Jean-Claude Bertrand, Institut Méditerranéen d'Océanologie, University of Aix-Marseille, Marseille, FrancePhilippe Normand, Laboratoire d'Ecologie Microbienne, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeubanne, FranceBernard Ollivier, Aix-Marseille Université, Université du Sud Toulon-Var, CNRS/INSU, IRD, MIO, Marseille, FranceTélesphore Sime-Ngando, Laboratory Microorganisms: Genome & Enviroment, CNRS and University Clermont Auvergne, Aubière, France
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9783319997827
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Springer, (12 January 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 396
- Weight
- 820 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 235 x 155 x 25 mm
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