Giant chromosomes, ecology, and adaptation in Chironomus Tentans

Ecological adaptation has occupied a central position in evolutionary theory for over 100 years; however, surprisingly little is known in detail of its significance. This study was undertaken to determine if chromosomal inversions of larvae of Chironomus tentans have any selective significance in na...

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Main Author: Topping , Milton Stanlee
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/35654