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When the Earth was green : plants, animals, and evolution's greatest romance / Riley Black

by Riley Black

This work explores the evolutionary history of plants and their fundamental role in shaping life on Earth. It traces botanical development across prehistoric landscapes, examining how plant species influenced the emergence of animals and the global environment.

Accession 29851 ISBN 9781250288998 Publisher St. Martin's Press
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