Lizards in an Evolutionary Tree: Ecology and Adaptive Radiation of Anoles By Jonathan B. Losos (Foreword by Harry W. Greene)

Explore one of the most celebrated evolutionary success stories in modern biology with Lizards in an Evolutionary Tree: Ecology and Adaptive Radiation of Anoles by Jonathan B. Losos. Winner of the Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal from the National Academy of Sciences, this foundational work synthesizes decades of field studies, ecological experiments, and phylogenetic research to examine how Anolis lizards diversified across the Caribbean islands.

Part of the prestigious Organisms and Environments series (Volume 10), Losos weaves together natural history, functional morphology, behavior, and genetics to illustrate how ecological opportunity drives adaptive radiation. From the specialized morphological adaptations of canopy-dwelling ecomorphs to the micro-evolutionary shifts observed in real-time field experiments, this volume serves as a landmark reference for understanding how species originate, adapt, and coexist.

Why We Love It:

• Definitive Scientific Work: Combines extensive field data with rigorous evolutionary theory to provide the most complete synthesis of anole adaptive radiation available.
• Integrative Biological Approach: Connects functional morphology, biomechanics, community ecology, and molecular phylogenetics into an accessible narrative.
• Classic Field Studies: Features detailed analyses of iconic island biogeography and evolutionary experiments across the Greater and Lesser Antilles.

Perfect For: Evolutionary biologists, herpetologists, ecologists, graduate students, field naturalists, and anyone fascinated by adaptive radiation and island biology.

Product Specs:

• Format: Paperback
• Subject: Evolutionary Biology / Herpetology / Ecology / Island Biogeography
• Number of Pages: 528
• Dimensions: 1.4 x 9.7 x 6.5 IN
• Publication Date: February 09, 2011