Amazing numbers in biology

This book of tables provides comparative data from the fields of zoology, botany, microbiology, and human biology. It is a „must“ for everyone interested in biology but also of help for all parents to address questions such as „Mama/Papa, how old can a ... be?“ The plain facts of life from all areas of biology, including such topics as growth rates of hair and nails, and ages and weights of seeds are simply fascinating. Biology comes alive in this comprehensive and entertaining reference work. Warning: Anybody who begins browsing through this book will not easily stop reading!