{"product_id":"the-three-domains-of-life-a-brief-history-of-biodiversity-9783032148018","title":"The Three Domains of Life: A Brief History of Biodiversity","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Andrea Maria Francesco Valli\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Springer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Springer\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Space Science - Astronomy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book unpacks the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the intriguing theory of endosymbiosis, the emergence of the first animals, and culminates in a sweeping overview of the Phanerozoic eons. How did life begin? What were the first living organisms? And how did we arrive at the astonishing biological diversity that surrounds us today?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book, the author takes us on a captivating scientific journey that begins with theories about the transition from non-living to living matter, including a tribute to Professor Mario Ageno's pioneering hypothesis. From there, the authors explore the earliest traces of life on Earth and delve into the relationships among the three major biological domains: bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlong the way, readers will encounter surprising insights: parasites that lived during the age of dinosaurs, insect-plant interactions before the advent of flowers, and the unique evolutionary path of Australian mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is an accessible yet scientifically rigorous text, ideal for anyone curious about the deep origins of life and eager to be amazed by its ongoing transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47854043431063,"sku":"9783032148018","price":2402.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9783032148018.webp?v=1780038409","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-three-domains-of-life-a-brief-history-of-biodiversity-9783032148018","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}