Remnants of Ancient Life

The New Science of Old Fossils

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• Dale E. Greenwalt

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• 288 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Biologie
• Geschichte
• Naturwissenschaften
• Sachliteratur
• Wissenschaft

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The book explores the groundbreaking science of ancient biomolecules, revealing how remnants like pigments, proteins, and DNA provide insights into extinct life forms. Dale Greenwalt discusses discoveries that illuminate the behavior and evolution of ancient organisms, including how mammoths adapted to cold and the colors of dinosaurs during mating. Each chapter focuses on different biomolecules and their implications for understanding the physiology of long-extinct species, transforming our perception of fossils and the history of life on Earth.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Einband: Paperback