Josh L. Davis
Little Queer Natural History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226837031
- author:
- Josh L. Davis
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 125
- Genre:
- Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior) Nature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Little Queer Natural History by Josh L. Davis is a fascinating exploration of the diversity of sexual behavior and biology found in nature. From the complex mating habits of splitgill mushrooms to the surprising ways in which genes, hormones, environment, and chance interact to determine sex, this book reveals a rich and often surprising world. Josh L. Davis introduces us to intriguing biological concepts such as parthenogenesis, monoecious plants, and sex-reversed genitals, showcasing remarkable examples like turtle hatchlings whose sex is determined by egg temperature and butterflies that embody both male and female biological tissue in the same organism. The book also sheds light on previously hidden or misunderstood behaviors among animals, including queer sex among certain penguin species. By examining these fascinating phenomena, A Little Queer Natural History offers a thought-provoking exploration of the diversity we see in our own species and reveals that it represents just a fraction of what exists in the natural world.
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