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

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James Woodford

The Wollemi Pine

The Incredible Discovery of a Living Fossil From the Age of the Dinosaurs

James Woodford

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24 October 2005

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Evolution; Botany & plant sciences

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Now in a new format, this is a brilliant debut by a wonderful popular science writer. 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.

By: James Woodford
Imprint: Text Publishing Company
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9781920885489
ISBN 10: 192088548X
Pages: 222
Publication Date: 24 October 2005
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active