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Sto caricando le informazioni... Consider the Platypus: Evolution through Biology's Most Baffling Beastsdi Maggie Ryan Sandford
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 Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro.  Matke | Nov 13, 2023 |   It is, instead, a book about the animals that display aspects of evolution in its most baffling forms, or animals through whom are knowledge of evolution and homo sapiens has been advanced. It's cheekily written, and could almost be used as a supplemental text for introductory classes in high-school, though it's nowhere near comprehensive enough. Each animal gets between 2-4 pages, with a generous, though not excessive, illustrations. I learned a bit about just about everything, and learned about a few creatures I'd never really heard of before. Light, enjoyable to read, and something that is easily picked up and digested in small bits. (  ) murderbydeath | Jan 20, 2022 | nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
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"Consider the Platypus explores the history and features of more than 50 animals to provide insight into our current understanding of evolution. Using Darwin's theory as a springboard, Maggie Ryan Sandford details scientists' initial understanding of the development of creatures and how that has expanded in the wake of genetic sequencing. Surprising, witty, and impeccably researched, Sandford describes each animal's significant features and how these have adapted to its environment, such as the zebra finch's beak shape, which was observed by Charles Darwin and is a cornerstone of his Theory of Evolution. With scientifically accurate but charming art by Rodica Prato, Consider the Platypus showcases species as diverse as the sloth, honey bee, cow, brown kiwi, and lungfish, to name a few, to tackle intimidating concepts is a accessible way" -- Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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 Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni...GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)590Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology ZoologyClassificazione LCVotoMedia: (4.17)
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A few pages are devoted to both familiar and obscure animals, each of which is used to illustrate some area of evolution. This book would make a great introduction to the topic for any curious layman who just wants to know what it’s all about before diving further into a complex but fascinating topic. (