Deep Homology?: Uncanny Similarities of Humans and Flies Uncovered by Evo-Devo - Held, Jr, Lewis I. (Texas Tech University) - Books - Cambridge University Press - 9781316601211 - January 28, 2017
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Deep Homology?: Uncanny Similarities of Humans and Flies Uncovered by Evo-Devo


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This book provides a comparison of the genetic circuits of Homo sapiens and Drosophila melanogaster to reveal the evidence for deep homology, from the field of evolutionary developmental biology. Individual body parts including the nervous system, limbs and heart are compared in chapters that also feature concept maps and encyclopaedic tables to aid learning.


288 pages, 27 b/w illus. 45 tables

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released January 28, 2017
ISBN13 9781316601211
Publishers Cambridge University Press
Pages 290
Dimensions 175 × 247 × 13 mm   ·   600 g
Language English  

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