Hawaiian evolutionary biology: an introduction

Author:

Simon, Chris

Title:

Hawaiian evolutionary biology: an introduction

Periodical:

Trends in Ecology and Evolution

Year:

1987

Volume:

2

Pages:

175-178

Subject:

Biology research Ecology Hawaii Islands

Summary:

The biota of the Hawaiian islands includes one bat, one seal, three sea turtles, hundreds of birds and fish, as well as marine mollusks, of flowering plants, lower plants, insects, that range from 1000 - 8000 species of which these biota exhibit traits that are uncharacteristic of their respective taxa. As a result, the evolutionary studies of Hawaiian taxa, many of which are under the auspices of the Hawaiian Evolutionary Biology Program, have been instrumental in developing modern theories regarding speciation and differentiation. For this reason, the Hawaiian Islands have been chosen as the subject for the first anniversary issue of this journal. Here, a review of collected articles and areas of active research are explored with regard to Hawaiian ecology and evolutionary biology. Current research has been productive and promises significant future rewards.

Label:

Ecology

Date:

1987

Collection:

Periodicals