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About the Author
Dr. Alcock's research deals with the evolution of diversity in insect mating systems. He studies selected species of desert insects in Arizona and Western Australia, in an attempt to document the variety of male mate-locating techniques in various bees, wasps, butterflies, dragonflies, and other insects. The goal of his research is to test hypotheses on the adaptive value of the different ways in which males find mating partners.
Reviews
An Enthusiasm for Orchids: Sex and Deception in Plant Evolution is ... an interesting book, [that] can provide good examples of plant adaptations which are desperately needed in these sort of classrooms which tend to focus more often on animal examples. * Erik Rothacker, Plant Science Bulletin Vol 53(1) 2007 *
The book is easy to read and has many beautiful illustrations. * Sebsebe Demissew, Nature *
For an overview of the concepts of adaption and maladaption, a brief history of evolution in general, and a good look at the hotsots, biodiversity and conservation of orchids in southwestern Australia in particular, this is the book to read. * Sebsebe Demissew, Nature *
...presents complex floral characters in an understandable and attractive way. For an overview of the concepts of adaptation and maladaptation, a brief history of evolution in general, and a good look at the orchids in southwestern Australia in particular, this is the book to read. Nature, Vol. 442
Book Information
ISBN 9780195182743
Author John Alcock
Format Hardback
Page Count 316
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 734g
Dimensions(mm) 225mm * 165mm * 22mm