On the Origin of Phyla
by James W. Valentine
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Author: James W. ValentineEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-06-18
ISBN: 0226845486
Number of pages: 608
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
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Book Review: A Remarkable Achievement
Summary: 5 Stars
With new evidence from molecular sequencing, the study of evolutionary development and the discovery of exceptionally preserved fossils of Precambrian and Cambrian age, the reality of evolution cannot be denied. Valentine embraces these fields with his experience and authority as a professor emeritus of integrative biology at UCB, who has been publishing novel and provocative ideas on the origin and nature of phyla for more than 30 years. This book is essentially about the Cambrian radiation, the event that gave rise to most of the major animal groups. The book's particular strength is its integration of data from paleontology and biology. This book is a remarkable achievement, a timely synthesis of the current state of this exciting field. It may be a bit of a tedious read for many, but a must for anyone who wants to understand evolution at its core.
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