Excerpt from The Genetical Theory of Natural Selection
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of inheritance and its role in shaping the diversity of life. Challenging the long-held belief in "blending inheritance," the author champions the theory of "particulate inheritance," where traits are passed down as discrete units. This concept revolutionizes our understanding of how variation persists within species and fuels the engine of evolution. By exploring the interplay between inheritance, variation, and natural selection, the author sheds light on puzzling phenomena like reversion and the remarkable variability of domesticated species. The book delves into complex topics such as dominance, mutation rates, and sexual reproduction, offering fresh perspectives on their contributions to the evolutionary process. Intriguingly, the author argues against the notion that the direction of evolution is solely determined by the types of mutations that occur. Instead, the book emphasizes the crucial role of natural selection in shaping the course of evolutionary change, highlighting its power to amplify even seemingly insignificant variations. Ultimately, this book invites us to re-examine our assumptions about the mechanisms driving evolution and appreciate the profound implications of particulate inheritance for understanding the remarkable tapestry of life on Earth. 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. Codice articolo 9781527699946_0
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