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<br> Metamorphosis has intrigued human observers for thousands of years. While everyone knows this trick of nature transforms caterpillars into butterflies, fewer are aware that this process of transformation also occurs in many other insect species, as well as in amphibians and-in its greatest diversity-in marine creatures. Still, despite its widespread occurrence, metamorphosis has largely remained a mystery-not just to the people who watch gorgeous orange Monarchs emerge from green caterpillars once ensconced in cocoons, but also to the scientists who have tried to unravel just how the transformation works. In <i>Metamorphosis</i>, Frank Ryan delves into the mystery headfirst, showcasing surprising new ideas that are shaking established science. <p>Ryan recounts how the intricate physiology of metamorphosis has slowly revealed its secrets. He brings the work of pioneering scientists-such as Jean-Henri Fabre, Vincent Wigglesworth, and Carroll Williams-to life as they explore the inner workings of the insect world. We also meet contemporary scientist Don Williamson, whose work on sea urchins and other ocean-going animals led him to a theory of larval development that challenge som

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Author

Frank Ryan

Publisher

Chelsea Green Publishing

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9781603583411

Category

science

Subjects

Fiction, Biology, Science

Rating

3.53 / 5 (48 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14