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Life Sculpted: Tales of the Animals, Plants, and Fungi That Drill, Break, and Scrape to Shape the Earth,Used
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There is much to love between this books covers. . . . There are many eureka moments in Life Sculptedand some truly beautiful ones.'Eugenia Bone, Wall Street JournalMeet the menagerie of lifeforms that dig, crunch, bore, and otherwise reshape our planet.Did you know elephants dig ballroomsized caves alongside volcanoes? Or that parrotfish chew coral reefs and poop sandy beaches? Or that our planet once hosted a fiveton dinosaurcrunching alligator cousin? In fact, almost since its fascinating start, life was boring. Billions of years ago bacteria, algae, and fungi began breaking down rocks in oceans, a role they still perform today. About a halfbillion years ago, animal ancestors began drilling, scraping, gnawing, or breaking rocky seascapes. In turn, their descendants crunched through the materials of life itselfshells, wood, and bones. Today, such bioeroders continue to shape our planetfrom the bacteria that devour our teeth to the mighty moon snail, always hunting for food, as evidenced by tiny snailmade boreholes in clams and other moon snails.There is no better guide to these lifeforms than Anthony J. Martin, a popular science author, paleontologist, and codiscoverer of the first known burrowing dinosaur. Following the crumbs of lichens, sponges, worms, clams, snails, octopi, barnacles, sea urchins, termites, beetles, fishes, dinosaurs, crocodilians, birds, elephants, and (of course) humans, Life Sculpted reveals how bioerosion expanded with the tree of life, becoming an essential part of how ecosystems function while reshaping the face of our planet. With vast knowledge and no small amount of whimsy, Martin uses paleontology, biology, and geology to reveal the awesome power of lifes chewing force. He provokes us to think deeply about the past and present of bioerosion, while also considering how knowledge of this history might aid us in mitigating and adapting to climate change in the future. Yes, Martin concedes, sometimes life can be hardbut life also makes everything less hard every day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Life Sculpted'? A: 'Life Sculpted' explores the role of various lifeforms, including animals, plants, and fungi, in reshaping the Earth through processes like drilling, breaking, and scraping.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Life Sculpted'? A: The author of 'Life Sculpted' is Anthony J. Martin, a science author and paleontologist known for his expertise in bioerosion.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Life Sculpted' is available in a hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for both reading and display.
- Q: How many pages does 'Life Sculpted' contain? A: 'Life Sculpted' has a total of 360 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'Life Sculpted' published? A: 'Life Sculpted' was published on June 2, 2023.
- Q: What kind of information can I expect from this book? A: Readers can expect detailed insights into how various organisms contribute to bioerosion and the impact of these processes on ecosystems and climate change.
- Q: Is 'Life Sculpted' suitable for all ages? A: 'Life Sculpted' is aimed at a general audience, but its scientific content may be more suitable for older children and adults interested in biology and paleontology.
- Q: Does 'Life Sculpted' include illustrations or photographs? A: While the book primarily focuses on text, it may include illustrations or diagrams to enhance understanding of the concepts discussed.
- Q: What makes 'Life Sculpted' unique compared to other nature books? A: 'Life Sculpted' uniquely combines paleontology, biology, and geology, highlighting the often-overlooked role of lifeforms in shaping the Earth's landscape.
- Q: Can this book help me understand climate change better? A: 'Life Sculpted' provides historical context on bioerosion, which may help readers understand ecological processes and their relevance to current climate change discussions.