Before Darwinism was generally accepted, the natural world was thought to be structured according to the "chain of being". Evolutionary theories have revolutionized this imperialistic view, and the process we now know as natural selection explains a great many mysteries to us. One such enigma is the flamingo's "smile", which is a perfect example of the way in which function (in this case feeding in saline lakes) and form (the inverted beak that enables the flamingo to feed more successfully) are inseparable. The 31 essays in this collection share the theme of "quirkiness and meaning" and explore the idea that natural oddities - the snail that changes sex, the jellyfish that feeds upside down - are extraordinary for a vital reason: they have found their evolutionary niche.
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Before Darwinism was generally accepted, the natural world was thought to be structured according to the "chain of being". Evolutionary theories have revolutionized this imperialistic view, and the process we now know as natural selection explains a great many mysteries to us. One such enigma is the flamingo's "smile", which is a perfect example of the way in which function (in this case feeding in saline lakes) and form (the inverted beak that enables the flamingo to feed more successfully) are inseparable. The 31 essays in this collection share the theme of "quirkiness and meaning" and explore the idea that natural oddities - the snail that changes sex, the jellyfish that feeds upside down - are extraordinary for a vital reason: they have found their evolutionary niche. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR001159875
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Vendeur : Washburn Books, Pateley Bridge, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. y First Thus, First Printing. London: Penguin Books Ltd, 1991. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. First Thus, First Printing. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Collection of 31 essays which explore the idea that natural 'oddities' like the snail that changes sex and the jellyfish that feeds upside down demonstrate how creatures find their evolutionary niche. 476pp with index, illustrated with black and white drawings and photographs. Slight edge and surface wear and minor sunning to edges, otherwise very good copy with no inscriptions. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 012260
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