Bromham L. Origins of Biodiversity. An Introduction...2019 torrent

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A unique introduction to the fields of macroevolution and macroecology, which takes an enquiry-led approach to exploring the evolution and distribution of biodiversity across time, space and lineages.
What is macroevolution? What is macroecology?
How did evolution get started?
Does evolution make everything bigger and better?
Why did evolution explode in the Cambrian?
Were dinosaurs evolutionary failures?
Was the diversification of mammals due to luck?
Is sex good for survival?
Why are most species small?
Why are there so many kinds of beetles?
Why are there so many species in the tropics?
What is the future of biodiversity?