The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of
extinct life We used to think of fossils as being composed of
nothing but rock and minerals, all molecular traces of life having
vanished long ago. We were wrong. Remnants of Ancient Life reveals
how the new science of ancient biomolecules-pigments, proteins, and
DNA that once functioned in living organisms tens of millions of
years ago-is opening a new window onto the evolution of life on
Earth. Paleobiologists are now uncovering these ancient remnants in
the fossil record with increasing frequency, shedding vital new
light on long-extinct creatures and the lost world they inhabited.
Dale Greenwalt is your guide to these astonishing breakthroughs. He
explains how ancient biomolecules hold the secrets to how mammoths
dealt with the bitter cold, what colors dinosaurs exhibited in
mating displays, how ancient viruses evolved to become more
dangerous, and much more. Each chapter discusses different types of
biomolecules and the insights they provide about the physiology,
behavior, and evolution of extinct organisms, many of which existed
long before the age of dinosaurs. A marvelous adventure of
discovery, Remnants of Ancient Life offers an unparalleled look at
an emerging science that is transforming our picture of the remote
past. You will never think of fossils in the same way again.
General
| Imprint: |
Princeton University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2023 |
| Authors: |
Dale Greenwalt
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Trade binding
|
| Pages: |
288 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-691-22114-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Earth sciences >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-691-22114-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780691221144 |
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