Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique and insightful exploration of the evolutionary origins of animal markings. The author, a skilled observer of the natural world, takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the diverse patterns found on mammals, from the iconic rosettes of the jaguar to the stripes of the zebra. Building upon the framework of Darwinian evolution, the author proposes a fresh perspective on the role of natural selection in shaping these distinctive markings. While acknowledging the influence of adaptation to surroundings, the author delves deeper, suggesting that inherited features from ancient ancestors played a crucial role in the development of these patterns. By examining the subtle variations in markings within species and the relationships between seemingly disparate animals, the author uncovers a hidden logic in the seemingly random distribution of spots and stripes, revealing a captivating narrative of evolutionary history. The book ultimately provides a compelling case for a more nuanced understanding of how the coloration of animals reflects their ancestry, adding a new dimension to our appreciation of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330306253_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330306253
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330306253
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)