Wollemi Pine – The Incredible Discovery of a Living Fossil From the Age of the Dinosaurs

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ISBN: 9781920885489
Title: Wollemi Pine – The Incredible Discovery of a Living Fossil From the Age of the Dinosaurs
Author: WOODFORD JAMES

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.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 24/10/2005
Pages: 240
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