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The Evolution of life, edited by Linda Gamlin and Gail Vines

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The Evolution of life, edited by Linda Gamlin and Gail Vines

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eng

Bibliography note

Bibliography: p. [249]

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illustrations

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index present

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non fiction

Main title

The Evolution of life

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bibliography

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14376827

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edited by Linda Gamlin and Gail Vines

Summary

Describes modern advances in our knowledge of evolution supplemented by 120 full-color diagrams and 300 photographs

Table Of Contents

Cornerstones of modern biology. Evolution ; Genetics ; Classification -- The diversity of life. Bacteria, viruses and protozoa ; Fungi ; Non-flowering plants ; Flowering plants ; Lower invertebrates ; Arthropods ; Echinoderms ; Lower chordates ; Fish ; Amphibians ; Reptiles ; Birds ; Mammals -- Inside the cell. The chemistry of life ; The origin of life ; Cell structure and evolution -- The mechanics of life. Development ; Sustaining life ; Energy and temperature control ; Coordination ; Movement ; Senses ; Defense strategies ; Reproduction

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