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Outrageous Animal Adaptations: From Big-Eared Bats to Frill-Necked Lizards
96 pp.
| Twenty-First Century |
March, 2018 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-5124-2999-2$37.32
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EbookISBN 978-1-5124-9885-1
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4-6
In profiles of two dozen species, Rosen emphasizes the importance of adaptation in terms of evolution and species survival. Clear prose explains the behaviors of each animal and the functions of its more unusual characteristics, including elaborate ears, noses, and jaws; sidebars provide additional facts and explanations. Multiple photographs of each species emphasize their features. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.