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"Prehistoric Life:
the rise of the vertebrates"







PREHISTORIC LIFE: the rise of the vertebrates. macm8538afrontcoverPREHISTORIC LIFE: the rise of the vertebrates.

 

 

by David Nrman.

Traces emergence of life from earliest complex orgnisms to rise of mammals (including humans), scientific theories on origins of life, environmental changes that influenced evolution. Discusses the preservation, discovery, and ijnterpretation of fossils and relates them to time periods on Earth as well as to the shifting positions of the continents. Tells of the development of special organs such as ears and lungs and presents those species that have more of the characteristics of modern humans as well as some of the cultural traits of our species. Includes section on further reading. Color photos and drawings, 246 large-format pages, index.

Inventory = 1. ISBN: 0-671-79940-1. 1994. Order #: MACM8538 cloth w/dust jacket$30.00.

 

 

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