Feathers, the evolution of a natural miracle, Thor Hanson
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Feathers, the evolution of a natural miracle, Thor Hanson
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-317) and index
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Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Feathers
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
657595624
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Thor Hanson
Sub title
the evolution of a natural miracle
Table Of Contents
A natural miracle -- Evolution. The Rosetta Stone ; Heat shields, gliders, and insect scoops ; The Yixian Formation ; How to catch a muttonbird -- Fluff. Keeping warm ; Staying cool -- Flight. Ground-up or tree-down? ; A feathered hammer ; The perfect airfoil -- Fancy. The birds of paradise ; A feather in her cap ; Give us those nice bright colors -- Function. Of murres and muddlers; The mighty Penna ; The featherless head -- A debt of wonder -- Appendix A. An illustrated guide to feathers -- Appendix B. Feathers and conservation
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