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Metazoa
Book • 2020
Peter Godfrey-Smith's "Metazoa" offers a sweeping overview of animal evolution, exploring the diversity of animal life and the major transitions in their history.
The book examines the development of complex body plans, sensory systems, and behaviors across various animal groups.
Godfrey-Smith discusses the evolutionary forces that have shaped animal life, including natural selection, adaptation, and environmental change.
He emphasizes the interconnectedness of all animals and the importance of understanding their evolutionary relationships.
The book provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the history and diversity of animal life on Earth.
The book examines the development of complex body plans, sensory systems, and behaviors across various animal groups.
Godfrey-Smith discusses the evolutionary forces that have shaped animal life, including natural selection, adaptation, and environmental change.
He emphasizes the interconnectedness of all animals and the importance of understanding their evolutionary relationships.
The book provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the history and diversity of animal life on Earth.
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Sean Carroll as the second book in a trilogy about animal minds and the birth of consciousness.
Sean Carroll as the second book in a trilogy about animal minds and the birth of consciousness.
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249 | Peter Godfrey-Smith on Sentience and Octopus Minds
Mentioned to explain the challenges faced by animals when they transitioned from water to land.
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