Superlative : the biology of extremes
LaPlante, Matthew D2019
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Superlative is the story of extreme evolution, and what we can learn from it about ourselves, our planet, and the cosmos. It's a tale of crazy-fast cheetahs and super-strong beetles, of microbacteria and enormous plants, of whip-smart dolphins and killer snakes. This book will inspire you to change the way you think about the world and your relationship to everything in it.
Main title:
Superlative : the biology of extremes / Matthew D. LaPlante.
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Imprint:
Dallas, TX : BenBella Books, Inc., 2019
Collation:
x, 373 pages : portrait ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction: Nature's best ambassadors -- All things great and tall: How the world's biggest life forms are saving human lives -- All the small things: Why little things have such a big impact on our world -- The old dominion -- Fast times -- Aural sects: How superlative sound helps drive speciation -- The tough get going -- Deadly serious -- Smarter all the time -- Conclusion: The next superlative discovery is yours.
ISBN:
9781946885944
Dewey class:
591
Language:
English
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BRN:
358727
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Environment | 591 LAP | Available |