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Evaluation of the rate of evolution in natural populations of guppies (Poecilia reticulata).

Authors :
Reznick, David N.
Shaw, Frank H.
Source :
Science. 3/28/1997, Vol. 275 Issue 5308, p1934-1937. 4p. 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Reports on the rate of evolution in natural populations of guppies (Poecilia reticulata). Rate of evolution of age and size under natural selection similar to those under artificial selection; Rate of evolution of male and female traits; Implications.

Subjects

Subjects :
*GUPPIES
*EVOLUTIONARY theories

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
275
Issue :
5308
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9704131478
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.275.5308.1934
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