Evolution: The Grand Experiment, Volume 2 - Living Fossils

In 1938 the discovery of a large, unusual fish turned the scientific community on end. Dubbed a living fossil, the discovery of a coelacanth in a South African river shocked scientists around the world who thought this type of fish had died out millions of years prior during the process of evolution. Whether a shark, leaf, or crab, living fossils are a challenge for evolutionary theorists, and create a fascinating debate among scholars. Do they indicate a younger earth than thought, placing the millions of years timeline in question? Or do they represent a deep mystery? Evolution: The Grand Experiment, Volume 2 - Living Fossils delves into these provocative questions and more. The book teaches how science evaluates and classifies the creatures of the world we live in, both past and present. It also unveils the surprises that often force a radical re-evaluation of scientific theory and assumption. The book also includes hundreds of full-color photos.