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An exploration of size and scale in terms of the survival of living organisms analyzes a wide range of life forms, answering questions about metabolism, physiology, life expectancy, the biology of senescence, and other natural history questions. IP.
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McGowan (vertebrate paleontology, Royal Ontario Museum) takes the reader on a journey through the natural world, examining life in all its forms and demonstrating the importance of size and scale to the survival of living organisms. He investigates size-related phenomena, from the gliding mechanism of diatoms to blood pressure problems of dinosaurs, and explains physical and biological science concepts including metabolism, kinetic energy, inertial forces, the biology of senescence, while discussing questions such as why ants are stronger than elephants relative to body size. Includes b&w illustrations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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