Evolution in a toxic world : how life responds to chemical threats / Emily Monosson.

Author/creator Monosson, Emily
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, DC : Island Press, ©2012.
Descriptionxii, 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Shining a light on earth's oldest toxic threat? -- When life gives you oxygen, respire -- Metal planet -- It takes two (or more) for the cancer tango -- Chemical warfare -- Sensing chemicals -- Coordinated defense -- Toxic evolution -- Toxic overload? -- Appendix. Five recent additions to the chemical handbook of life.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 173-216) and index.
LCCN 2012003365
ISBN9781597269766 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN159726976X (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9781597269773 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1597269778 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks RA1226 .M66 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold