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Humans as the World's Greatest Evolutionary Force.

Authors :
Palumbi, Stephen R.
Source :
Science. 9/7/2001, Vol. 293 Issue 5536, p1786-1790. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Investigates the role of humans as an evolutionary force. Acceleration of evolutionary changes in other species; Exhibition of thinner bodies in fishes; Impact of the industrialization of agriculture, medicine and landscape.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ANTHROPOGENIC effects on nature
*EVOLUTIONARY theories
*INDUSTRIALIZATION

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
293
Issue :
5536
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5219234
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.293.5536.1786
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