NATURE'S LIVING FOSSILS : Meet the Ancient Animals That Have Survived Through Deep Time
Language: English
Published by Independently Published Sep 2026, 2026
- Softcover
- New
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH
AbeBooks seller since August 14, 2006
Condition: New
£ 31.77
Quantity: 2 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Neuware - Meet remarkable species whose evolutionary stories reach far back into the history of life on Earth.Horseshoe crabs, coelacanths, tuatara, nautiluses, lungfish, and other unusual organisms are often described as 'living fossils.' Their distant relatives appear in the fossil record millions of years ago, and some retain features that provide fascinating glimpses into the evolutionary past.Nature's Living Fossils explores these extraordinary survivors, the environments that shaped them, and the scientific discoveries that help researchers reconstruct their long histories.Journey Across Millions of Years of EvolutionDiscover how certain lineages endured dramatic changes in climate, shifting continents, changing ecosystems, mass extinctions, and the rise and disappearance of countless other forms of life.Inside You'll Discover: - What scientists actually mean when they use the term 'living fossil'- Why surviving members of very old lineages are not literally unchanged from their ancestors- How fossils reveal the evolutionary histories of modern species- Why horseshoe crabs have attracted scientific interest for generations- How the discovery of living coelacanths surprised twentieth-century zoologists- What makes the tuatara such an unusual modern reptile- How nautiluses differ from many other modern cephalopods- Why lungfish are important to understanding vertebrate evolution- How ancient-looking body plans can remain effective in modern environments- Why long-term evolutionary success does not mean evolution has stopped- How genetics has changed scientists' understanding of old lineages- Why several remarkable survivors now face modern conservation pressuresSeparate Popular Myth From Evolutionary RealityThe phrase 'living fossil' can easily create the impression that a species has remained completely unchanged for millions of years. Evolution does not work that way. Every modern species has continued evolving, even when some aspects of its anatomy resemble those seen in distant fossil relatives.Discover the Stories Behind Famous SurvivorsSome lineages persisted in relatively stable environments. Others survived enormous ecological changes. Their histories demonstrate that survival depends not simply on being old, but on possessing traits that continue to function under changing conditions.Connect Fossils With Life TodayPaleontology, anatomy, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology all contribute pieces to these remarkable stories. By comparing fossils with living organisms, scientists can better understand both the similarities and the enormous changes that have taken place across geological history.Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, fossil lovers, students, natural-history readers, and anyone fascinated by evolution, this book offers an accessible journey through some of the oldest surviving branches on the tree of life.…
Seller Inventory # 9798174374843
- Title
- NATURE'S LIVING FOSSILS : Meet the Ancient Animals That Have Survived Through Deep Time
- Author
- Caleb W. Mercer
- Publisher
- Independently Published Sep 2026
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- Neu
- Binding
- Taschenbuch
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798174374843
- Item weight
- 186 grams
- Dimensions
- 229x152x7 mm
Meet remarkable species whose evolutionary stories reach far back into the history of life on Earth.
Horseshoe crabs, coelacanths, tuatara, nautiluses, lungfish, and other unusual organisms are often described as “living fossils.” Their distant relatives appear in the fossil record millions of years ago, and some retain features that provide fascinating glimpses into the evolutionary past.
Nature’s Living Fossils explores these extraordinary survivors, the environments that shaped them, and the scientific discoveries that help researchers reconstruct their long histories.
Journey Across Millions of Years of Evolution
Discover how certain lineages endured dramatic changes in climate, shifting continents, changing ecosystems, mass extinctions, and the rise and disappearance of countless other forms of life.
Inside You’ll Discover:
- What scientists actually mean when they use the term “living fossil”
- Why surviving members of very old lineages are not literally unchanged from their ancestors
- How fossils reveal the evolutionary histories of modern species
- Why horseshoe crabs have attracted scientific interest for generations
- How the discovery of living coelacanths surprised twentieth-century zoologists
- What makes the tuatara such an unusual modern reptile
- How nautiluses differ from many other modern cephalopods
- Why lungfish are important to understanding vertebrate evolution
- How ancient-looking body plans can remain effective in modern environments
- Why long-term evolutionary success does not mean evolution has stopped
- How genetics has changed scientists’ understanding of old lineages
- Why several remarkable survivors now face modern conservation pressures
Separate Popular Myth From Evolutionary Reality
The phrase “living fossil” can easily create the impression that a species has remained completely unchanged for millions of years. Evolution does not work that way. Every modern species has continued evolving, even when some aspects of its anatomy resemble those seen in distant fossil relatives.
Discover the Stories Behind Famous Survivors
Some lineages persisted in relatively stable environments. Others survived enormous ecological changes. Their histories demonstrate that survival depends not simply on being old, but on possessing traits that continue to function under changing conditions.
Connect Fossils With Life Today
Paleontology, anatomy, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology all contribute pieces to these remarkable stories. By comparing fossils with living organisms, scientists can better understand both the similarities and the enormous changes that have taken place across geological history.
Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, fossil lovers, students, natural-history readers, and anyone fascinated by evolution, this book offers an accessible journey through some of the oldest surviving branches on the tree of life.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping rates from Germany to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 10 business days | 5 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 29.18 | £ 37.51 |
Payment methods
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Check
- Paypal
Store description
Das Unternehmen AHA-BUCH GmbH: Seit der Gründung von AHA-BUCH im Juli 2005 ist unser Hauptziel, zufriedenen Kunden so schnell und so preisgünstig wie möglich ihren Bücherwunsch zu erfüllen. Unsere Firma beschäftigt 16 Mitarbeiter, die nur ein Ziel kennen: den Kunden und seine Wünsche! Auf über 3700 m2 Fläche haben wir über 100.000 Bücher, Modernes Antiquariat und Spiele auf Lager.
Specialty
Kinderbücher & Kinderhör Casetten, German Books, Software, Natur & Tiere, Ratgeber, Sachbücher, Englische Bücher, Medizin & Gesundheit, Universität & StudiumSeller's business information
AHA-BUCH GmbH
Garlebsen 48
Einbeck, Germany 37574
Terms of sale
Imprint
Seller Info:
AHA-BUCH GmbH
represented by the managing director Christel Glass
Garlebsen 48
37574 Einbeck
Deutschland
Telefon: 055639996039
Telefax: 055639995974
E-Mail: abebooks@aha-buch.de
USt-IdNr.: DE261904229
registered at Commercial register Amtsgerichtes Göttingen
Handelsregisternummer HRB 200691
Alternative dispute resolution:
The European Commission provides a platform for out-of-court online dispute resolution (ODR platform), which can be accessed under https://ec.europa.eu/odr.
We have been a member of the "FairCommerce" initiative since 25.05.2018.
For more information, see www.fair-commerce.de.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
We ship your order after we received them
for articles on hand latest 24 hours,
for articles with overnight supply latest 48 hours.
In case we need to order an article from our supplier our dispatch time depends on the reception date of the articles, but the articles will be shipped on the same day.
Our goal is to send the ordered articles in the fastest, but also most efficient and secure way to our customers.