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Synopsis
Meet remarkable species whose evolutionary stories reach far back into the history of life on Earth.
Horseshoe crabs, coelacanths, tuatara, nautiluses, lungfish, and other unusual organisms are often described as “living fossils.” Their distant relatives appear in the fossil record millions of years ago, and some retain features that provide fascinating glimpses into the evolutionary past.
Nature’s Living Fossils explores these extraordinary survivors, the environments that shaped them, and the scientific discoveries that help researchers reconstruct their long histories.
Journey Across Millions of Years of Evolution
Discover how certain lineages endured dramatic changes in climate, shifting continents, changing ecosystems, mass extinctions, and the rise and disappearance of countless other forms of life.
Inside You’ll Discover:
- What scientists actually mean when they use the term “living fossil”
- Why surviving members of very old lineages are not literally unchanged from their ancestors
- How fossils reveal the evolutionary histories of modern species
- Why horseshoe crabs have attracted scientific interest for generations
- How the discovery of living coelacanths surprised twentieth-century zoologists
- What makes the tuatara such an unusual modern reptile
- How nautiluses differ from many other modern cephalopods
- Why lungfish are important to understanding vertebrate evolution
- How ancient-looking body plans can remain effective in modern environments
- Why long-term evolutionary success does not mean evolution has stopped
- How genetics has changed scientists’ understanding of old lineages
- Why several remarkable survivors now face modern conservation pressures
Separate Popular Myth From Evolutionary Reality
The phrase “living fossil” can easily create the impression that a species has remained completely unchanged for millions of years. Evolution does not work that way. Every modern species has continued evolving, even when some aspects of its anatomy resemble those seen in distant fossil relatives.
Discover the Stories Behind Famous Survivors
Some lineages persisted in relatively stable environments. Others survived enormous ecological changes. Their histories demonstrate that survival depends not simply on being old, but on possessing traits that continue to function under changing conditions.
Connect Fossils With Life Today
Paleontology, anatomy, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology all contribute pieces to these remarkable stories. By comparing fossils with living organisms, scientists can better understand both the similarities and the enormous changes that have taken place across geological history.
Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, fossil lovers, students, natural-history readers, and anyone fascinated by evolution, this book offers an accessible journey through some of the oldest surviving branches on the tree of life.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Meet remarkable species whose evolutionary stories reach far back into the history of life on Earth.Horseshoe crabs, coelacanths, tuatara, nautiluses, lungfish, and other unusual organisms are often described as "living fossils." Their distant relatives appear in the fossil record millions of years ago, and some retain features that provide fascinating glimpses into the evolutionary past.Nature's Living Fossils explores these extraordinary survivors, the environments that shaped them, and the scientific discoveries that help researchers reconstruct their long histories.Journey Across Millions of Years of EvolutionDiscover how certain lineages endured dramatic changes in climate, shifting continents, changing ecosystems, mass extinctions, and the rise and disappearance of countless other forms of life.Inside You'll Discover: What scientists actually mean when they use the term "living fossil"Why surviving members of very old lineages are not literally unchanged from their ancestorsHow fossils reveal the evolutionary histories of modern speciesWhy horseshoe crabs have attracted scientific interest for generationsHow the discovery of living coelacanths surprised twentieth-century zoologistsWhat makes the tuatara such an unusual modern reptileHow nautiluses differ from many other modern cephalopodsWhy lungfish are important to understanding vertebrate evolutionHow ancient-looking body plans can remain effective in modern environmentsWhy long-term evolutionary success does not mean evolution has stoppedHow genetics has changed scientists' understanding of old lineagesWhy several remarkable survivors now face modern conservation pressuresSeparate Popular Myth From Evolutionary RealityThe phrase "living fossil" can easily create the impression that a species has remained completely unchanged for millions of years. Evolution does not work that way. Every modern species has continued evolving, even when some aspects of its anatomy resemble those seen in distant fossil relatives.Discover the Stories Behind Famous SurvivorsSome lineages persisted in relatively stable environments. Others survived enormous ecological changes. Their histories demonstrate that survival depends not simply on being old, but on possessing traits that continue to function under changing conditions.Connect Fossils With Life TodayPaleontology, anatomy, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology all contribute pieces to these remarkable stories. By comparing fossils with living organisms, scientists can better understand both the similarities and the enormous changes that have taken place across geological history.Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, fossil lovers, students, natural-history readers, and anyone fascinated by evolution, this book offers an accessible journey through some of the oldest surviving branches on the tree of life. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798174374843
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