Mosaic Evolution Of Subterranean Mammals: Regression, Progression, And Global Convergence

Pt. I. Evolutionary Theory: History, Problems, And Tests. 1. Evolutionary Theory: Past, Present, And Future. 2. Evolutionary Problems And Global Solutions -- Pt. Ii. Palaeobiological Evidence. 3. Eocene-oligocene Geological, Climatic, And Biotic Evolution: An Overview Of The Ecological Stresses Driving Mammalian Subterraneity. 4. Biota Evolution In The Cenozoic -- Pt. Iii. Subterranean Mammals: Population Biology, Speciation, And Evolutionary History. 5. Marsupial Moles. 6. Moles: Insectivorous Subterranean Mammals. 7. Rodents: Herbivorous Subterranean Mammals -- Pt. Iv. The Subterranean Environment. 8. Structure, Adaptiveness, And Evolution Of Tunnel System Architecture In Subterranean Mammals. 9. Digging Strategies: Structure And Function -- Pt. V. Adaptive Strategies To Life Underground. 10. Morphological Adaptive Strategies: Structure, Function, And Variation. 11. Ecological Adaptive Strategies. 12. Physiological Adaptive Strategies. 13. Behavioural Adaptive Strategies. 14. Genetic Adaptive Strategies -- Pt. Vi. Comparative Evidence Across Species. 15. Statistical Analyses -- Pt. Vii. Evolutionary Theory Of Molecular And Organismal Evolution Of Subterranean Mammals. 16. The Theory Of Evolution: Structure, Challenges, And Prospects. 17. The Evolution And Genetic Basis Of Reduction And Expansion. 18. Genetic Diversity In Nature: Global, Regional, And Local. 19. Regional Molecular Polymorphism Analysis. 20. Natural Selection And Evolution. 21. Chromosomal Evolution. 22. Theory Of Ecological, Behavioural, And Physiological Adaptive Strategies. 23. Speciation Theory. 24. Conclusions And Prospects -- App. 1. Subterranean Mammals Questionnaire -- App. 2. Genetical And Ecological Descriptions -- App. 3. Morphological And Physiological Descriptions -- App. 4. Behavioural, Demographical, And Life History Descriptions. Eviatar Nevo. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [333]-386) And Indexes.