Bücher der Reihe Systematics Association Special Volumes

Provides a much needed summary of the interdisciplinary work between biologists and mathematicians who study shape and form of organisms and those who work on evolutionary relationships by analysis of common characteristic

Demonstrates how phylogenetics and developmental biology can provide complementary and mutually supportive information about evolutionary events which have had a significant impact on life on this planet, e.g. the origin of jaws and fins.

Based on contributions for some of the experts in both fields, this book bridges the gap between palaeogeographers and palaeobiographers, two communities of researchers who work on the same issues but typically use different types of data. It emphasizes the availability and use of electronic resources and analytical software.