Nature of Diversity
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Uses live-action photography, cinephotomacrography, paintings and models to illustrate the great diversity found within the animal kingdom. Explains animal characteristics, needs, and adaptations. Reviews Darwin's principles of evolution and examines the nature of changes in genes that produce differences in structure, physiology and behavior of animals. Introduces the concepts of homology and analogy. Stresses organization of the body plan, diversity of reproductive methods and body size. Concludes that variations are determined by the process of evolution and selection enabling animals to live more successfully and perpetuate their kind.
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