All Flesh Is Grass: Plant-Animal Interrelationships: 16 (Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology)

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: Joseph Seckbach

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9789048193158

• Pages: 532

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 13-10-2010

• Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches

• Edition: Illustrated

• Features: All Flesh Is Grass - Plant Animal Interrelationships

About The Book

All Flesh Is Grass: Plant Animal Interrelationships by Joseph Seckbach is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate connections between plants, animals, and their shared environment. This book delves into the complex biological interactions that form the foundation of ecosystems, examining the vital roles that plants and animals play in sustaining life.

Seckbach's approach is both detailed and accessible, covering a wide range of topics including:

• Plant-Animal Relationships: How plants and animals are interconnected, from nutrition cycles to symbiotic relationships.

• Ecosystem Dynamics: The intricate balance that plants, animals, and other organisms maintain in ecosystems, with a focus on interdependence.

• Nutrient Cycles: How the transfer of nutrients between plants and animals supports life and promotes sustainability in nature.

• Symbiosis and Mutualism: How certain plant and animal species rely on each other for survival, exemplifying mutualistic behaviors.

• Evolutionary Perspectives: The co-evolution of plants and animals through millions of years, shaping their behaviors and physical traits.

This book, richly illustrated, is ideal for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the biological relationships that underpin life on Earth. It serves as an essential text for anyone exploring ecology, evolutionary biology, or environmental science.