Evolution and Escalation

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Here is one biologist's interpretation of the chronology of life during the last six hundred million years of earth history: an extended essay that draws on the author's own data a nd a wide-ranging literature survey to discuss the nature and dynamics of evolutionary change in organisms and their biological surroundings. Geerat Vermeij demonstrates that escalation--the process by which species adapt to, or are limited by, their enemies as the latter increase in ability to acquire and retain resources--has been a dominant theme in the history of life despite frequent episodes of extinction.ASIN: 0691000808VSKU: 5ALWH00003N1_nsCondition: GoodAuthor/Artist:Vermeij, GeeratBinding: PaperbackNote: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown. Condition Notes: Book may have little to no writing and or underlining inside, and is in overall good condition. Cover may have some cosmetic wear. Show more