The history of life : a very short introduction

This Very Short Introduction presents a succinct and accessible guide to the key episodes in the story of life on earth - from the very origins of life four million years ago to the extraordinary diversity of species around the globe today. - ;There are few stories more remarkable than the evolution...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Benton, M. J. (Michael J.)
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Oxford University Press 2008
Edition1
SeriesVery short introductions
Subjects
Evolution (Biology)
Life
Life > Origin
Origin
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Introduction -- 1 The origin of life -- 2 The origin of sex -- 3 The origin of skeletons -- 4 The origin of life on land -- 5 Forests and flight -- 6 The biggest mass extinction -- 7 The origin of modern ecosystems -- 8 The origin of humans -- Index