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Bezig met laden... How Plants Work (editie 2018)door Stephen Blackmore (Auteur)
Informatie over het werkHow Plants Work: Form, Diversity, Survival door Stephen Blackmore
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Wow. This book is a marvel of design and editorial architecture. It is 355 pages long, divided into eight chapters. But each chapter is divided into succinct sections, almost all of which are merely two pages long. Rarely, there are some 4- and 6-page sections. The sections are rich in information while avoiding getting bogged down. And each section is further enhanced by large, colorful photographs and illustrations. Thus, you can pick the book up, spend a few minutes on section and then put the book back down. I originally got a copy through Inter-Library Loan, and got an extension. It became obvious I was not going to finish the entire thing in the loan period. But I could not just turn my back on it. So I bought my own copy and continued reading a section or two most nights. Which is why it took me five-and-a-half months. Nonetheless, it has been a joy to read. ( ) geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
A large-format, heavily illustrated look at the wide adaptability and rich diversity of the plant kingdom All the plants around us today are descended from simple algae that emerged more than 500 million years ago. While new plant species are still being discovered, it is thought that there are around 400,000 species in existence. From towering redwood trees and diminutive mosses to plants that have stinging hairs and poisons, the diverse range of plant life is extraordinary. How Plants Work is a fascinating inquiry into, and celebration of, the complex plant kingdom. With an extended introduction explaining the basics of plant morphology--the study of plant structures and their functions--this book moves beyond mere classification and anatomy by emphasizing the relationship between a plant and its environment. It provides evolutionary context drawn from the fossil record and information about the habitats in which species evolved and argues for the major influence of predation on plant form. Each section of the book focuses on a specific part of the plant--such as roots, stems and trunks, leaves, cones and flowers, and seeds and fruits--and how these manifest in distinct species, climates, and regions. The conclusion examines the ways humans rely on plant life and have harnessed their capacity for adaptation through selection and domestication. Abundantly illustrated with 400 color images documenting a wide range of examples, How Plants Work is a highly informative account about an integral part of our natural world. 400 color photos and meticulously drawn figures Scanning electron microscopy images offer close-up views of plant structures Diverse examples from around the world Plant morphology in an evolutionary context Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)581.4Natural sciences and mathematics Plants Specific topics in natural history of plants Morphology; Comparative AnatomyLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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