Shapes of Time: The Evolution of Growth and Development - Rilegato

McNamara, Ken

 
9780801855719: Shapes of Time: The Evolution of Growth and Development
Rilegato
ISBN 10: 0801855713 ISBN 13: 9780801855719
Casa editrice: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 1997

Sinossi

A senior curator of invertebrate paleontology at the Western Australian Museum in Perth offers a new perspective on evolution by looking at how changes in the size and shape of animals and plants occur, what factors other than genetic mutation and natural selection operate, and what factors influence the changes. Central to his inquiry is the phenomenon known as heterochrony, changes in the rate and timing of the growth and development of individuals. Accessible to general readers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Recensione

""Pleasantly and clearly written... [this book] has splendid diagrams that make their point brilliantly." -- New Scientist



"McNamara explains the complex facets of evolutionary biology [such as heterochrony and paedomorphosis] in a delightfully clear and entertaining matter... his engaging style of writing helps bring the reader into the fantastic world of evolution. By and large, Shapes of Time is an excellent find to be savored like a good malt whiskey. I raise my glass to McNamara." -- Earth

Descrizione del libro

An explanation of how "heterochrony"has affected many aspects of evolution -- from why some birds can't fly to why some dinosaurs were so big.

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Editore
Johns Hopkins Univ Pr
Data di pubblicazione
1997
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0801855713
ISBN 13 
9780801855719
Rilegatura
Copertina rigida
Numero di pagine
342
Contatto del produttore
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Persona responsabile
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