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Synopsis
Fenchel (Marine Biology Laboratory, U. of Copenhagen, Denmark) draws on evidence from molecular genetics, the structure and function of extant organisms, and geology to discuss life from its origin about 4 billion years ago to about 600 million years ago, when multicellular organisms first arose. Includes seven color plates, plentiful b&w illustrations and figures, and a glossary. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR