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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating exploration of the concept of degeneration in the animal kingdom. The author delves into a groundbreaking scientific theory that challenges the prevailing view of evolution as always moving towards greater complexity. He argues that simplification, or degeneration, is just as common and impactful as elaboration in the development of species. Drawing on the work of Charles Darwin and others, the author examines how different environmental factors, such as parasitism, immobility, and even a shift to plant-like nutrition, can lead to animals losing complex features over time. He presents a compelling case through detailed analysis of specific creatures like barnacles, sea squirts, and various parasites, highlighting the ways in which their simple structures point to a history of degeneration from more complex ancestors. This book offers a fresh perspective on the evolutionary process, suggesting that the history of life is not simply a continuous march toward greater complexity. It reveals the dynamic and sometimes counterintuitive ways in which species adapt to their environment, leading to both remarkable elaboration and surprising simplification. 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 9781330421246_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330421246
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330421246
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)