Feats of strength : how evolution shapes animal athletic abilities / Simon Lailvaux.
Feats of strength : how evolution shapes animal athletic abilities / Simon Lailvaux.
Feats of strength : how evolution shapes animal athletic abilities / Simon Lailvaux.
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Publisher
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2018]
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G 2018/3023
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiii, 280 pages ; 25 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
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volume
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Publisher
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2018]
Place of Publication
Connecticut
Date Published
[2018]
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A fascinating exploration of the extreme world of animal athletics, how these stunning abilities have evolved, and their insights into human performance and evolution How is it that fish can climb waterfalls, snakes glide, and cheetahs run so fast? Natural and sexual selection has driven the evolution of diverse and stunning athletic abilities thro...
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Feats of strength : how evolution shapes animal athletic abilities / Simon Lailvaux.
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G 2018/3023
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74VKVoWyWmAg
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ISBN
9780300222593 hardcover
0300222599 hardcover
DDC
591.38
MMS ID
991024168396202626
