Skeletons
Subtitle: the frame of life
By: Jan Zalasiewicz and Mark Williams
Contributors: Williams, Mark, 1965- author
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 294
ISBN-13: 9780198802105
Subjects: Evolution; Comparative Anatomy; Skeleton; Science; Evolution (Biology); Biology; Bones; Spicule (Anatomy)
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-272) and index.
Table of contents: title: Skeletons appear --; title: A shell on the outside --; title: A shell on the inside --; title: Plant skeletons --; title: Mega-skeletons --; title: Mini-skeletons --; title: Flying skeletons --; title: Skeleton archives --; title: Future skeletons --; title: Skeletons on alien planets.