The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication Vol. I. - Couverture souple

Darwin Charles

 
9789362772060: The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication Vol. I.
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ISBN 10 : 936277206X ISBN 13 : 9789362772060
Editeur : Zinc Read, 2024

Synopsis

In The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Volume 1, Charles Darwin explores the profound effects of domestication on the variation and evolution of animals and plants. This foundational work investigates how human intervention through selective breeding leads to significant changes in domestic species compared to their wild relatives. Darwin begins by outlining the principles of variation observed in domesticated animals and plants. He emphasizes that domestication causes variations in a variety of traits, including size, color, and morphology. Using a broad range of examples from different species, he illustrates how certain characteristics are enhanced or diminished based on the preferences of breeders and the conditions under which the animals or plants are raised.

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Éditeur
Zinc Read
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
936277206X
ISBN 13 
9789362772060
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
442
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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