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Catania, Kenneth,

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Great adaptations = star-nosed moles, electric eels, and other tales of evolution's mysteries solved /

紀錄類型:	書目-電子資源 : Monograph/item
正題名/作者:	Great adaptations/ Kenneth Catania.
其他題名:	star-nosed moles, electric eels, and other tales of evolution's mysteries solved /
其他題名:	Star-nosed moles, electric eels, and other tales of evolution's mysteries solved
作者:	Catania, Kenneth,
面頁冊數:	1 online resource (217 p.)
內容註:	Great adaptations: star-nosed moles, electric eels, and other tales of evolution's mysteries solved -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. The Enigma of the Star -- 2. Pasteur Was Right -- 3. The Sting -- 4. The Mystery of Worm Grunting -- 5. Tiny T-Rex -- 6. You Had Me At 500 Volts -- 7. The Art of Making a Zombie -- Epilogue -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter-Opening Captions -- Illustration Credits -- Index.
標題:	Animals - Adaptation. -
電子資源:	https://portal.igpublish.com/iglibrary/search/PUPB0007699.html
ISBN:	9780691195254

Great adaptations = star-nosed moles, electric eels, and other tales of evolution's mysteries solved /
Catania, Kenneth,

Great adaptationsstar-nosed moles, electric eels, and other tales of evolution's mysteries solved /[electronic resource] :Star-nosed moles, electric eels, and other tales of evolution's mysteries solvedKenneth Catania. - 1 online resource (217 p.)

Great adaptations: star-nosed moles, electric eels, and other tales of evolution's mysteries solved -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. The Enigma of the Star -- 2. Pasteur Was Right -- 3. The Sting -- 4. The Mystery of Worm Grunting -- 5. Tiny T-Rex -- 6. You Had Me At 500 Volts -- 7. The Art of Making a Zombie -- Epilogue -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter-Opening Captions -- Illustration Credits -- Index.

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From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary abilities. In Great Adaptations, Kenneth Catania presents an entertaining and engaging look at some of nature's most remarkable creatures. Telling the story of his biological detective work, Catania sheds light on the mysteries behind the behaviors of tentacled snakes, tiny shrews, zombie-making wasps, and more. He shows not only how studying these animals can provide deep insights into how life evolved, but also how scientific discovery can be filled with adventure and fun. Beginning with the star-nosed mole, Catania reveals what the creature's nasal star is actually for, and what this tells us about how brains work. He explores how the deceptive hunting strategy of tentacled snakes leads prey straight to their mouths, how eels use electricity to control other animals, and why emerald jewel wasps make zombies out of cockroaches. He also solves the enigma of worm grunting-a traditional technique in which earthworms are enticed out of the ground-by teaming up with professional worm grunters. Catania demonstrates the merits of approaching science with an open mind, considers the role played by citizen scientists, and illustrates that most animals have incredible, hidden abilities that defy our imagination. Examining some strange and spectacular creatures, Great Adaptations offers a wondrous journey into nature's grand designs.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

ISBN: 9780691195254Subjects--Topical Terms:

1000984
Animals
--Adaptation.Index Terms--Genre/Form:

542853
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: PN1997.85

Dewey Class. No.: 791.43

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