Skeletons : the frame of life / Jan Zalasiewicz and Mark Williams.
2018
QL821 .Z35 2018eb
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Title
Skeletons : the frame of life / Jan Zalasiewicz and Mark Williams.
Author
Zalasiewicz, J. A., author.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780192522450 (electronic book)
0192522450 (electronic book)
9780198802105
9780198802112
0198802102
0192522450 (electronic book)
9780198802105
9780198802112
0198802102
Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xiii, 294 pages) : illustrations
Call Number
QL821 .Z35 2018eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
611.71
Summary
The evolution of skeletons enabled an unprecedented array of bodies to evolve, from the tiniest seed shrimp to dinosaurs and blue whales. This book explores the incredible variety of skeletons in nature, and the impacts of climate change, and of medical and technological advances, for the future of skeletons.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
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Description based on print version record.
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Williams, Mark, 1965- author.
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Skeletons.
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Table of Contents
1. Skeletons appear
2. A shell on the outside
3. A shell on the inside
4. Plant skeletons
5. Mega-skeletons
6. Mini-skeletons
7. Flying skeletons
8. Skeleton archives
9. Future skeletons
10. Skeletons on alien planets.
2. A shell on the outside
3. A shell on the inside
4. Plant skeletons
5. Mega-skeletons
6. Mini-skeletons
7. Flying skeletons
8. Skeleton archives
9. Future skeletons
10. Skeletons on alien planets.