Acquiring genomes
Lynn Margulis
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Acquiring genomes
Published
2002
Publisher
Basic Books
Pages
240
ISBN-10
0465043917
Description
"In this book, Lynn Margulis and Dorion Sagan present an answer to the one enduring mystery of evolution that Charles Darwin could never solve: the source of the inherited variation that gives rise to new species. The authors argue that random mutation, long believed (but never demonstrated) to be the main source of genetic variation, is of only marginal importance. Much more significant is the acquisition of new genomes by symbiotic merger.". "The result of thirty years of delving into a vast, mostly arcane literature, this is the first book to go beyond - and reveal the severe limitations of - the dogmatic thinking that has dominated evolutionary biology for almost three generations. Lynn Margulis, whom E. O. Wilson called "one of the most successful synthetic thinkers in modern biology," and her co-author Dorion Sagan have written a comprehensive and scientifically supported presentation of a theory that directly challenges the assumptions we hold about the diversity of the living world."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in Acquiring genomes?
This edition of Acquiring genomes has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Acquiring genomes?
For most readers, Acquiring genomes typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Acquiring genomes?
The estimated word count for Acquiring genomes is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Acquiring genomes?
Acquiring genomes was written by Lynn Margulis.
When was Acquiring genomes published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.