Books in the Systematics Association Special Volume Series series

Taking a global and regional approach, this book considers how abiotic and biotic interactions shape ecosystem functioning and patterns of marine biodiversity, and the impact phylogeographic processes and biogeographic interactions have on coastal systems. It is aimed at researchers, graduate students, academics, and conservation practitioners.

The growing power of DNA sequencing technology is transforming biological sciences. Systematics, the science of describing biological diversity and its origins, is no exception. This volume explores the impact next generation sequencing (NGS) is having and will continue to have on systematics and related fields through reviews, forward-looking perspectives and case studies.

Bringing together the viewpoints of leading experts in taxonomy, ecology and biogeography of different taxa, this book synthesises discussion surrounding the so-called 'everything is everywhere' hypothesis. Written for graduate students and academic researchers, it promotes a more complete understanding of the spatial patterns and general processes in biogeography.

Pollination is a complex and integrated system, the understanding of which is key to environmental sustainability. Examining pollination relationships from an evolutionary perspective, this book covers botanical and zoological aspects of this phenomenon. Wide-ranging in its coverage, the book outlines current knowledge and complex emerging topics in pollination biology.

A broad introduction to modern flower systematics that demonstrates the enormous potential morphological studies have in botanical research. Contributions from experts in floral morphology and evolution highlight important parts of the tree of life for which morphological and ontogenetic studies have had a major impact in clarifying relationships and evolution.

Providing reviews and syntheses of the latest research into Southeast Asian earth and organismal history, this book investigates the history, present and future of the fauna and flora of this bio- and geodiverse region. Leading authorities in the field explore key topics including palaeogeography, palaeoclimatology, population genetics and conservation biology.

This is the first detailed modern account of the early evolution of the monocots - one of the most ancient major branches of flowering plants. Featuring contributions from leading scientists and covering a range of rapidly advancing fields, the book traces the evolution of the monocots from their largely aquatic ancestors.

This book reviews novel methods for floristic and faunistic research, paying attention to changing end-user requirements and thereby presenting an integrated approach to descriptive taxonomy. Leading authorities provide reviews and syntheses of key topics, along with incisive case studies of current issues and methodologies.

Detailing Willi Hennig's founding of phylogenetic systematics, this book conveys that Hennig's work is a relevant platform now and for the future of cladistics. Dimension is given to Hennig's contribution throughout to encourage renewed interest in the development of comparative biology.