Amazing Numbers in Biology
| Author | : Rainer Flindt |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 301 |
| Release | : 2006-12-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783540301479 |
| ISBN-13 | : 354030147X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (47X Downloads) |
Download or read book Amazing Numbers in Biology written by Rainer Flindt and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-12-21 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of tables provides comparative data from the fields of zoology, botany, microbiology, and human biology. It is a "must" for everyone interested in biology but also of help for all parents to address questions such as "Mama/Papa, how old can a ... be?" The plain facts of life from all areas of biology, including such topics as growth rates of hair and nails, and ages and weights of seeds are simply fascinating. Biology comes alive in this comprehensive and entertaining reference work. Warning: Anybody who begins browsing through this book will not easily stop reading!