Animal Beauty
by Christiane Nusslein-Volhard Author and Suse Grutzmacher Illustrator
Delve into the vibrant world of animal colors and patterns, examining what they communicate and how they play a role in social interactions. It discusses the idea of animal beauty, asking whether animals can appreciate colors and patterns in the same way humans do. Drawing on research from evolutionary biology, including Darwin’s theory of sexual selection, it highlights how ornamentation influences mate choice and the social behavior of animals. The work also touches on recent advances in genetics, particularly in the study of zebrafish, that have helped uncover the molecular mechanisms behind the creation and distribution of color in animals.
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i first found this book at the library and, after renewing it a thousand times and racking up late fees, finally decided to buy it. it's that good. jae does the best job i've ever seen of making things that are healthy without snubbing out the taste. this in itself is a feat, as there is usually a sort of dichotomy when it comes to vegan recipes: they are either kind of unhealthy or totally taste like paper. there is an awesome abundance of gluten-free and soy-free recipes. i've made almost all of them by now, and they are all seriously fantastic. definitely worth the buy! her new book, ripe from around here, and her blog, domestic affair, are also worth looking at.