Description We think of evolution as a tree with branches that make clear, linear sensewith one animal and its traits clearly derived from one that came before it genetically. But what about animals who share key traitsbut arent on the same family tree? This is called convergent evolution, and its the big idea that Bridget Heos tackles in a kidfriendly way in Shell, Beak, Tusk. From mammals to reptiles, and everything in between, Heos manages to make some intriguing comparisonsand bring to life theories of evolution and convergentevolution in bitesized, easily digested chunks of fun facts, illustrated with fullcolor photography throughout.
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1,853 words32 pages
Published 20179781328809643
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