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On the Wing

- Insects, Pterosaurs, Birds, Bats and the Evolution of Animal Flight

About On the Wing

On the Wing is the first book to take a comprehensive look at the evolution of flight in all four groups of powered flyers: insects, pterosaurs, birds and bats. David Alexander describes and evaluates both traditional and modern wing-origin theories in light of new fossil and genetic evidence.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199996773
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 226
  • Published:
  • November 4, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 244x166x23 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 462 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 20, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of On the Wing

On the Wing is the first book to take a comprehensive look at the evolution of flight in all four groups of powered flyers: insects, pterosaurs, birds and bats. David Alexander describes and evaluates both traditional and modern wing-origin theories in light of new fossil and genetic evidence.

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