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EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-10-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- evolutionary biology
1, record 1, English, evolutionary%20biology
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
History shows that no society survives without reciprocity and co-operation: evolutionary biology (on a leading current interpretation) shows that humans are but vehicles for "selfish genes". How did social values evolve? The gap between nature and society look too big. Or rather once it did. Now as Mr Ridley reports with justified excitement, evolutionary biologists think they know at least where making bridges: they are beginning to show how, both among humans and lower animals, certain sorts of seemingly unselfish deed might be useful in passing on the doer's genes. 1, record 1, English, - evolutionary%20biology
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- biologie évolutionniste
1, record 1, French, biologie%20%C3%A9volutionniste
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-12-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- evolutionary biology
1, record 2, English, evolutionary%20biology
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... one of the trendiest metaphors in evolutionary biology today is that of an "arms race." Lines of organisms ostensibly compete against one another, sharpening and perfecting their respective adaptations. The prey gets faster, as does the predator. A shell thickens; teeth lengthen. 2, record 2, English, - evolutionary%20biology
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- biologie évolutive
1, record 2, French, biologie%20%C3%A9volutive
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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