Tuco-Tucos: An Evolutionary Approach to the Diversity of a Neotropical Subterranean Rodent

Tuco-Tucos: An Evolutionary Approach to the Diversity of a Neotropical Subterranean Rodent
ISBN-10
3030616797
ISBN-13
9783030616793
Category
Science
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
2021-03-21
Publisher
Springer Nature
Authors
Thales Renato Ochotorena de Freitas, Gislene Lopes Gonçalves, Renan Maestri

Description

This book examines the biology of tuco-tucos (Ctenomys) from an evolutionary perspective. Historically, these subterranean rodents have long attracted the attention of scientists due to its remarkable chromosomes variability and rapid diversification. A wealth of knowledge on physiology, ecology, genetics, morphology, paleontology, and taxonomy has been documented in the last 70 years through numerous single publications. In this volume, expert investigators review and frame these essays with the breadth of current understanding. The collection of chapters are presented into the major topics: i) Evolution of Ctenomys, ii) Geographic Patterns, iii) Organismal Biology, and iv) Environmental Relationships. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to both students and researchers and may stimulate further research with this exciting model on a wide range of evolutionary topics.

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