At the Water's Edge

Fish with Fingers, Whales with Legs, and How Life Came Ashore But Then Went Back to Sea

Autori

• Carl Zimmer

Parametri

• 304 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Animali
• Natura, animali
• Saggistica
• Scienze Naturali
• Storia

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Exploring the epic journey of life's transformation over 4 billion years, the narrative delves into our evolutionary past, from microbes to modern humans. It challenges preconceived notions of evolution, emphasizing the significance of natural selection while addressing the complexities of macroevolution. Drawing on recent fossil discoveries and advancements in paleontology, ecology, genetics, and embryology, the author presents a compelling synthesis of scientific knowledge, revealing the intricate processes that shaped life on Earth.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1999

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