In this enchanting work of scientific exploration, acclaimed science author Frank Ryan explains how metamorphosis - the intricate trick of nature by which caterpillars transform into butterflies - reveals secrets that are shaking the scientific world. Ryan brings to life the work of pioneering naturalists who have traced metamorphosis in myriad species, from amphibians to marine creatures, even human puberty, to rewrite some of our longest-held beliefs about evolution. Lyrical and provocative, The Mystery of Metamorphosis offers a new understanding of some of the most ancient miracles of the nature.
| ISBN: | 9781851689132 |
| Publication date: | 27th April 2012 |
| Author: | Frank Ryan |
| Publisher: | Oneworld an imprint of Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 334 pages |
| Genres: |
Popular Science Developmental biology Wildlife: general interest |
In this enchanting work of scientific exploration, acclaimed science author Frank Ryan explains how metamorphosis - the intricate trick of nature by which caterpillars transform into butterflies - reveals secrets that are shaking the scientific world. Ryan brings to life the work of pioneering naturalists who have traced metamorphosis in myriad species, from amphibians to marine creatures, even human puberty, to rewrite some of our longest-held beliefs about evolution. Lyrical and provocative, The Mystery of Metamorphosis offers a new understanding of some of the most ancient miracles of the nature.
Metamorphosis features in the following genres: Popular Science, Developmental biology, Wildlife: general interest
Metamorphosis is available in Paperback
Metamorphosis was written by Frank Ryan and published by Oneworld an imprint of Oneworld Publications
Metamorphosis has 334 pages
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