{"product_id":"species-and-varieties-their-origin-by-mutation","title":"Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecies and Varieties: Their Origin by Mutation is a seminal work by Dutch botanist and geneticist Hugo de Vries, published in 1905. This influential book presents De Vries’s pivotal theory of mutation, proposing that new species arise suddenly through genetic mutations, rather than through the gradual process of natural selection as suggested by Darwin. De Vries’s experiments with evening primroses (Oenothera) demonstrated how these mutations could lead to significant changes in plant traits, fueling debates in the fields of biology and genetics. The book not only established a framework for understanding speciation but also laid the groundwork for the modern synthesis of evolutionary biology. De Vries’s clear and meticulous writing makes complex genetic concepts accessible to a broader audience. Overall, Species and Varieties remains a crucial text that highlights the profound impact of genetic variation on evolution and continues to resonate in today’s scientific discussions about biodiversity and species formation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Booksclassic","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":50352213066032,"sku":"9609441295108","price":12.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/species-and-varieties-their-origin-by-mutation","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}