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Death on earth: adventures in evolution and mortality
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Published:
London ; New York : Bloomsbury Sigma, 2016.
Physical Desc:
288 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
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Description

Explores the never-ending cycle of death and its impact on the living, including the latest scientific discoveries, characteristics of animals with longevity, and cultural taboos.

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Rancho Cordova
576.8 H899 2016
Due Apr 18, 2024
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781472915078, 1472915070, 9781472915085, 1472915089

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Includes index.
Description
Explores the never-ending cycle of death and its impact on the living, including the latest scientific discoveries, characteristics of animals with longevity, and cultural taboos.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Howard, J. (2016). Death on earth: adventures in evolution and mortality. London ; New York, Bloomsbury Sigma.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Howard, Jules. 2016. Death On Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality. London ; New York, Bloomsbury Sigma.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Howard, Jules, Death On Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality. London ; New York, Bloomsbury Sigma, 2016.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Howard, Jules. Death On Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality. London ; New York, Bloomsbury Sigma, 2016.

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