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The great tree of life /

"The Great Tree of Life is a concise, approachable treatment that surveys the concept of the Tree of Life, including chapters on its historical introduction and cultural connection. The Tree of Life is a metaphor used to describe the relationships between organisms, both living and extinct. It...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Soltis, Douglas E., 1953- (Author), Soltis, Pamela S., 1957- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London, United Kingdom ; San Diego, CA : Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier, [2019]
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Tree of Life in ancient human culture and art
  • History of the modern concept of the Tree of Life
  • Building the Tree of Life : a biodiversity moonshot
  • How many living species?
  • The value of the Tree of Life
  • Fate of the Tree of Life
  • Teaching the Tree.