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Taking Wing

Archaeopteryx and the Evolution of Bird Flight

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Set against the backdrop of 1861, the discovery of a remarkably preserved fossil skeleton in Bavaria provides crucial evidence for Darwin's theory of evolution. This transitional creature, known as Archaeopteryx, stirs ongoing debates about the origins of birds, their relationship to dinosaurs, and the evolution of flight. Pat Shipman explores humanity's fascination with flight and our quest for knowledge, framing the narrative as an adventurous journey through the unfolding drama of scientific discovery.

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Taking Wing, Pat Shipman

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Année de publication
1999
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Titre
Taking Wing
Sous-titre
Archaeopteryx and the Evolution of Bird Flight
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Touchstone
Publié
1999
Format
souple
Pages
340
ISBN13
9780684849652
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3,9 sur 5
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Set against the backdrop of 1861, the discovery of a remarkably preserved fossil skeleton in Bavaria provides crucial evidence for Darwin's theory of evolution. This transitional creature, known as Archaeopteryx, stirs ongoing debates about the origins of birds, their relationship to dinosaurs, and the evolution of flight. Pat Shipman explores humanity's fascination with flight and our quest for knowledge, framing the narrative as an adventurous journey through the unfolding drama of scientific discovery.