THE PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF
BIOLOGY
From ABA, accessory molecules
and altruism to X-ray diffraction, yeasts and zygotes, the language of biology is rich,
complex and constantly expanding. This Penguin Dictionary, now in its tenth extensively
updated edition, has long been established as the definitive single-volume source. It
forms an ideal companion guide to the subject, defining over 7,500 terms, explaining
fundamental concepts, and exploring the latest discoveries and developments.
Ideal for students, teachers,
professionals and amateur biologists
In-depth definitions of all
key botanical and zoological concepts as well as the core vocabulary of immunology
palaeoanrhropology evolutionary theory and ecology
Over 400 new entries to take
account of the latest thinking on genetics, cell biology, human physiology and disease
Extensively illustrated
throughout
'Thoroughly up to date...
authoritative and mostly understandable by nonbiologists, it is irresistible' NEW
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695 pages