Abstract
Using the teleost Fundulus heteroclitus as an experimental model, we demonstrate how a multi-disciplinary approach to problems of intraspecies genetic variation can provide a better under-standing of complex biodiversity problems than can be addressed by a more monolithic approach. We emphasize the importance of starting with simple molecular systems and making predictions that can be tested by experimentation at a higher level of biological complexity-leading from molecules to cells to organ systems to organisms and eventually laboratory and field selection experiments. Using this interdisciplinary approach, we address the classical 'selectionst/neutralist' controversy.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 169-184 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Journal of Fish Biology |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1991 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- allelic isozymes
- biochemical adaptation
- cDNA
- LDH-B
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aquatic Science
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The evolutionary significance of genetic variation at enzyme synthesizing loci in the teleost Fundulus heteroclitus. / Powers, D. A.; Lauerman, T.; Crawford, Douglas L; Smith, M.; Gonzalez-Villasenor, I.; DiMichele, L.
In: Journal of Fish Biology, Vol. 39, No. SUPPL. 1, 01.12.1991, p. 169-184.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - The evolutionary significance of genetic variation at enzyme synthesizing loci in the teleost Fundulus heteroclitus
AU - Powers, D. A.
AU - Lauerman, T.
AU - Crawford, Douglas L
AU - Smith, M.
AU - Gonzalez-Villasenor, I.
AU - DiMichele, L.
PY - 1991/12/1
Y1 - 1991/12/1
N2 - Using the teleost Fundulus heteroclitus as an experimental model, we demonstrate how a multi-disciplinary approach to problems of intraspecies genetic variation can provide a better under-standing of complex biodiversity problems than can be addressed by a more monolithic approach. We emphasize the importance of starting with simple molecular systems and making predictions that can be tested by experimentation at a higher level of biological complexity-leading from molecules to cells to organ systems to organisms and eventually laboratory and field selection experiments. Using this interdisciplinary approach, we address the classical 'selectionst/neutralist' controversy.
AB - Using the teleost Fundulus heteroclitus as an experimental model, we demonstrate how a multi-disciplinary approach to problems of intraspecies genetic variation can provide a better under-standing of complex biodiversity problems than can be addressed by a more monolithic approach. We emphasize the importance of starting with simple molecular systems and making predictions that can be tested by experimentation at a higher level of biological complexity-leading from molecules to cells to organ systems to organisms and eventually laboratory and field selection experiments. Using this interdisciplinary approach, we address the classical 'selectionst/neutralist' controversy.
KW - allelic isozymes
KW - biochemical adaptation
KW - cDNA
KW - LDH-B
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