Civilization and the Limpet
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- Synopsis
- In 25 non-technical essays conceived during an ocean voyage from England to the Mediterranean, Wells (marine biology, Cambridge U.) reflects on the diversity and tenacity of life in the sea. Besides the seemingly unintelligent limpet always returning to the exact same spot, he describes sea urchins making survival decisions, so called deserted islands teeming with animal life, and whales diving deep and surface without getting the bends. He includes an index but no bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
- Copyright:
- 1998
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 206 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780738200170
- Publisher:
- Basic Books
- Date of Addition:
- 12/26/09
- Copyrighted By:
- Martin Wells
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Outdoors and Nature
- Submitted By:
- 74
- Proofread By:
- David H. Carter
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.