Bibliograph

Animal weapons, the evolution of battle, Douglas J. Emlen ; illustrated by David J. Tuss

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Label

Animal weapons, the evolution of battle, Douglas J. Emlen ; illustrated by David J. Tuss

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Animal weapons

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

871228482

Responsibility statement

Douglas J. Emlen ; illustrated by David J. Tuss

Sub title

the evolution of battle

Table Of Contents

Extremes -- Starting small. Camouflage and armor ; Teeth and claws ; Claspers, graspers, and giant jaws -- Triggering the race. Competition ; Economic defensibility ; Duels -- Running its course. Costs ; Reliable signal ; Deterrence ; Sneaks and cheats ; End of the race -- Parallels. Castles of sand and stone ; Ships, planes, and states ; Mass destruction

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