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Author Zalasiewicz, J. A., author.

Title Skeletons : the frame of life / Jan Zalasiewicz and Mark Williams
Edition First edition
Published New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 294 pages) : illustrations
Contents 1. Skeletons appear -- 2. A shell on the outside -- 3. A shell on the inside -- 4. Plant skeletons -- 5. Mega-skeletons -- 6. Mini-skeletons -- 7. Flying skeletons -- 8. Skeleton archives -- 9. Future skeletons -- 10. Skeletons on alien planets
Summary 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed March 16, 2018)
Subject Skeleton.
Skeleton -- Evolution
Bones.
Bones -- Evolution
Spicule (Anatomy)
Anatomy, Comparative.
Evolution (Biology)
Biology.
Science.
Baby bonnets.
Skeleton
Bone and Bones
Anatomy, Comparative
Biology
Science
bonnets (hats)
biology.
sciences (philosophy)
bone (material)
MEDICAL -- Anatomy.
science (modern discipline)
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Human Anatomy & Physiology.
Spicule (Anatomy)
Science
Evolution (Biology)
Bones
Biology
Anatomy, Comparative
Skeleton
Form Electronic book
Author Williams, Mark, 1965- author.
ISBN 9780192522450
0192522450