The use of DNA sequences and other biological macromolecules has revitalized systematic sequencing studies of
evolutionary history. The contributors to this book unravel particular aspects of the evolutionary history of fishes
by analyzing sequence data taken from a wide variety of fishes. Molecular Systematics of Fishes presents
an overview of the theory and application of molecular systematics, one of the hottest areas of research these
days. This volume covers the phylogeny of fishes at multiple taxonomic levels, methods of analysis for molecular
data, evolutionary genetics of, within and between fish populations, and the application of molecular based phylogenies
to broader questions of evolution.
Focuses on the phylogeny and evolutionary biology of fishes
Contains the phylogeny of fishes at multiple taxonomic levels, from the family level to population level
Applies molecular based phylogenies to broader questions of evolution
Includes methods of analysis for molecular data
Presents a study of evolutionary genetics within and between fish populations
Molecular systematics is one of research's hottest areas