Pyramids Of Life: Illuminations Of Nature's Fearful Symmetry

Pyramids Of Life: Illuminations Of Nature's Fearful Symmetry

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Author: John Reader And Harvey Croze
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lippincott Company, J. B, 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Pyramids of Life: Illuminations of Nature's Fearful Symmetry presents a visually arresting work of scientific nonfiction that examines the intricate hierarchies and interdependencies within the natural world. The authors illustrate the structural and energetic pyramids that define ecosystems, from microbial foundations to apex predators, arguing that life organizes itself through patterns of consumption, competition, and balance. Through vivid photography and lucid prose, the book details the flow of energy and matter across trophic levels, revealing the elegant yet unforgiving logic of ecological systems. Croze and Reader challenge readers to confront the fragility of these natural architectures, emphasizing the consequences of human disruption.

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Description

Author: John Reader And Harvey Croze
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lippincott Company, J. B, 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Pyramids of Life: Illuminations of Nature's Fearful Symmetry presents a visually arresting work of scientific nonfiction that examines the intricate hierarchies and interdependencies within the natural world. The authors illustrate the structural and energetic pyramids that define ecosystems, from microbial foundations to apex predators, arguing that life organizes itself through patterns of consumption, competition, and balance. Through vivid photography and lucid prose, the book details the flow of energy and matter across trophic levels, revealing the elegant yet unforgiving logic of ecological systems. Croze and Reader challenge readers to confront the fragility of these natural architectures, emphasizing the consequences of human disruption.