What on Earth Evolved? ... in Brief

What on Earth Evolved? ... in Brief
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 405
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ISBN-10 : 9781408813577
ISBN-13 : 1408813572
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Book Synopsis What on Earth Evolved? ... in Brief by : Christopher Lloyd

Download or read book What on Earth Evolved? ... in Brief written by Christopher Lloyd and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-05-15 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why have creatures evolved as they are? Which species have been the most successful? How do life forms adapt to a world dominated by nearly seven billion humans? Christopher Lloyd leads us on an exhilarating journey from the birth of life to the present day, as he attempts to answer these fundamental questions. Along the way, he reveals the stories of the 100 most influential species that have ever lived, from slime, dragonflies, and dung beetles to dogs, yeast, and bananas. These 100 species are scored and ranked in order of their impact on the planet, life and people. What on Earth Evolved ... in Brief? is a lively and eye-opening insight into mankind's place in nature, and our pivotal relationship with the Earth itself: past, present and future.


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