9781334480577 - on the origin of freshwater faunas: a study in evolution (classic reprint) di sollas, w. j. (3 risultati)
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This intriguing work explores the fascinating phenomenon of freshwater animal life and its evolutionary path. The author sets out to solve the curious question of why our freshwater fauna is so much poorer than its marine counterpart. Through meticulous analysis, the author presents e…vidence that the ability to produce free-swimming larvae, a common trait in marine species, is absent in most freshwater species, severely limiting their ability to colonize new areas. The book delves into the specific adaptations that have enabled certain organisms to thrive in freshwater habitats, such as the unique reproductive strategies exhibited by sponges and the notable absence of a larval stage in freshwater snails and crustaceans. The author also examines the role of geological shifts in the formation of freshwater habitats and their impact on the evolution of freshwater species. This insightful book offers a unique perspective on animal evolution, highlighting the remarkable strategies that freshwater organisms have developed to survive and thrive in their unique environment. 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.
