Great adaptations star-nosed moles, electric eels, and other tales of evolution's mysteries solved
From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary abilities. In Great Adaptations, Kenneth Catania presents an entertaining and engaging look at some of nature's most remarkable creatures. Telling the story o...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton University Press,
[2020]
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| Online Access: | https://www.lib.tsu.ru/mminfo/2023/EBSCO/2399338.pdf |
| Summary: | From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary abilities. In Great Adaptations, Kenneth Catania presents an entertaining and engaging look at some of nature's most remarkable creatures. Telling the story of his biological detective work, Catania sheds light on the mysteries behind the behaviors of tentacled snakes, tiny shrews, zombie-making wasps, and more. He shows not only how studying these animals can provide deep insights into how life evolved, but also how scientific discovery can be filled with adventure and fun. |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (199 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) illustrations (some color) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [183]-188) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780691209555 0691209553 |