Sperm Biology

Sperm Biology An Evolutionary Perspective

1st Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

Sperm Biology represents the first analysis of the evolutionary significance of sperm phenotypes and derived sperm traits and the possible selection pressures responsible for sperm-egg coevolution.

An understanding of sperm evolution is fast developing and promises to shed light on many topics from basic reproductive biology to the evolutionary process itself as well as the sperm proteome, the sperm genome and the quantitative genetics of sperm. The Editors have identified 15 topics of current interest and biological significance to cover all aspects of this bizarre, fascinating and important subject. It comprises the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of the evolution of sperm and pointers for future research, written by experts in both sperm biology and evolutionary biology. The combination of evolution and sperm is a potent mix, and this is the definitive account.

Book information

ISBN: 9780123725684
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Imprint: Academic Press
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 571.8451
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 642
Weight: 1028g
Height: 236mm
Width: 161mm
Spine width: 34mm