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From
star-nosed moles that have super-sensing
snouts to electric eels that paralyze
their prey, animals possess unique and
extraordinary abilities. In Great
Adaptations, Kenneth Catania
presents an entertaining and engaging look
at some of nature’s most remarkable
creatures. Telling the story of his
biological detective work, Catania sheds
light on the mysteries behind the
behaviors of tentacled snakes, tiny
shrews, zombie-making wasps, and more. He
shows not only how studying these animals
can provide deep insights into how life
evolved, but also how scientific discovery
can be filled with adventure and fun.
Beginning with the star-nosed mole,
Catania reveals what the creature’s nasal
star is actually for, and what this tells
us about how brains work. He explores how
the deceptive hunting strategy of
tentacled snakes leads prey straight to
their mouths, how eels use electricity to
control other animals, and why emerald
jewel wasps make zombies out of
cockroaches. He also solves the enigma of
worm grunting—a traditional technique in
which earthworms are enticed out of the
ground—by teaming up with professional
worm grunters. Catania demonstrates the
merits of approaching science with an open
mind, considers the role played by citizen
scientists, and illustrates that most
animals have incredible, hidden abilities
that defy our imagination.
Examining some strange and spectacular
creatures, Great Adaptations
offers a wondrous journey into nature’s
grand designs.
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Table of contents :
INTRODUCTION 1
1 THE ENIGMA OF THE STAR 5
2 PASTEUR WAS RIGHT 28
3 THE STING 54
4 THE MYSTERY OF WORM GRUNTING 76
5 TINY T-REX 100
6 YOU HAD ME AT 500 VOLTS 118
7 THE ART OF MAKING A ZOMBIE 149
EPILOGUE 176
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