Books in the Evo-Devo Bundle 3 Paperback Book Set series

With the emergence of the new field of evolutionary developmental biology we are witnessing a renaissance of Darwin's insights 150 years after his On the Origin of Species. This book introduces students to basic concepts in evolutionary developmental biology, for undergraduate and graduate courses.

Taking inspiration from Kipling's 'Just So Stories', this book explores emerging insights from evo-devo to explain the science behind tiger stripes, camel humps, and many other fascinating animal traits. Held's unique and engaging style makes this narrative both enlightening and entertaining, guiding students and researchers through even complex concepts.

This book provides a comparison of the genetic circuits of Homo sapiens and Drosophila melanogaster reveals the evidence for deep homology, from the field of evolutionary developmental biology. Individual body parts including the nervous system, limbs and heart are compared in chapters that also feature concept maps and encyclopaedic tables to aid learning.