The Wollemi Pine: The Incredible Discovery of a Living Fossil From the Age of the Dinosaurs
Author: Woodford, James
ISBN: 9781920885489
Publisher: Text Publishing
Year First Published: 2005
Pages: 240
Dimensions: 199mm x 130mm x 15mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
Now in a new format, this is a brilliant debut by a wonderful popular science writer. James Woodford, the Sydney Morning Herald's award-winning science writer, has written an enthralling detective story about evolution and natural history, the freak survival of a species that offers a window into an ecosystem 100 million years old.The Wollemi Pine is the story of this discovery, and of the tree that became an overnight celebrity. Woodford's fascinating account is a detective story, a scientific mystery, and a timely reminder of the importance of maintaining biological diversity on our planet.Discovery of the Wollemi pine has revealed new sources of anti-cancer chemicals, and other micro-organisms with important medical applications.
ISBN: 9781920885489
Publisher: Text Publishing
Year First Published: 2005
Pages: 240
Dimensions: 199mm x 130mm x 15mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
Now in a new format, this is a brilliant debut by a wonderful popular science writer. James Woodford, the Sydney Morning Herald's award-winning science writer, has written an enthralling detective story about evolution and natural history, the freak survival of a species that offers a window into an ecosystem 100 million years old.The Wollemi Pine is the story of this discovery, and of the tree that became an overnight celebrity. Woodford's fascinating account is a detective story, a scientific mystery, and a timely reminder of the importance of maintaining biological diversity on our planet.Discovery of the Wollemi pine has revealed new sources of anti-cancer chemicals, and other micro-organisms with important medical applications.
