
Hox Modules in Evolution and Development
David E. K. Ferrier(Editor)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 14. April 2023
Book
Hardback
202 pages
978-0-367-52258-2 (ISBN)
Description
Few, if any, genes have had the same level of impact on the field of evolutionary-developmental biology (evo-devo) as the Hox genes. These genes are renowned for their roles in patterning the body plans and development of the animal kingdom. This is complemented by the distinctive organisation of these genes in the genome, with them frequently being found as clusters in which gene position is linked to when and where the individual genes are expressed, particularly during embryogenesis. This book provides the latest overviews of Hox gene organisation and function for major clades of animals from across the animal kingdom. With the rapidly increasing availability of high-quality whole genome sequences from an ever-expanding range of species, it is becoming increasingly evident that there is great diversity in the organisation of Hox genes. These great strides in genome sequencing are wedded to important developments in our ability to detect expression and disrupt gene function in species that are not traditionally genetically-amenable animals. These technical developments are integrated with wide taxon-sampling in this volume to provide new perspectives on the roles of Hox genes in understanding fundamental issues such as embryo patterning, mechanisms of gene regulation, homology, evolvability, evolutionary novelties, phylogeny, the role of gene and genome duplications in evolution, and ancestral states for major clades of animals.
Key features
Integrative overviews from major animal groups including, arthropods, vertebrates, echinoderms, mollusks and other spiralians.
Perspectives gleaned from the latest genome sequence and gene expression data.
Individual chapters written by world-leading experts in Hox genes and evo-devo in each animal group.
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Key features
Integrative overviews from major animal groups including, arthropods, vertebrates, echinoderms, mollusks and other spiralians.
Perspectives gleaned from the latest genome sequence and gene expression data.
Individual chapters written by world-leading experts in Hox genes and evo-devo in each animal group.
Related Titles
Scholtz, G., ed. Evolutionary Developmental Biology of Crustacea (ISBN 978-9-0580-9637-1)
Mattick, J. & P. Amaral. RNA, The Epicenter of Genetic Information (ISBN 978-0-3675-6778-1)
Bard, J. Evolution: The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity (ISBN 978-0-3673-5701-6)
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
5 s/w Abbildungen, 33 farbige Abbildungen, 12 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 5 s/w Zeichnungen, 21 farbige Zeichnungen, 3 s/w Tabellen
3 Tables, black and white; 21 Line drawings, color; 5 Line drawings, black and white; 12 Halftones, color; 33 Illustrations, color; 5 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
499 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-52258-2 (9780367522582)
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Dr David E.K. Ferrier leads the Evolutionary Developmental Genomics (EDGe) group in the Scottish Oceans Institute, in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews (UK). Dr Ferrier's research is focused on the interplay between genome organisation and content with the evolution of animal development. Much of his research has been concentrated on the homeobox-encoding genes, such as the Hox genes, and he has published papers on these genes in species from across a wide range of the animal kingdom.
Content
Series Preface. Preface. About the Editor. Contributors. Introduction to Hox Modules in Evolution and Development. Multiple Layers of Complexity in the Regulation of the Bithorax Complex of Drosophila. The Role of Hox Genes in the Origins and Diversification of Beetle Horns. Duplication and Evolution of Hox Clusters in Chelicerata (Arthropoda). Structural Constraints in Hox Clusters: Lessons from Sharks and Rays. Evolution of Cyclostome Hox Clusters. Hox Genes in Echinoderms. Hox Genes in Mollusca. The Evolution of Hox Genes in Spiralia. Index.