Small vs Giant

Nora Franklin

Summary

'Small vs Giant' offers a fascinating exploration of how size fundamentally shapes life across the animal kingdom, from microscopic tardigrades to massive blue whales. The book meticulously examines the relationship between physical size and survival strategies, revealing how creatures of different scales have evolved distinct solutions to life's basic challenges.

 
Through careful comparative analysis, readers discover how body size influences everything from metabolic processes and heat regulation to hunting techniques and social behavior. Beginning with fundamental physics principles that govern different size scales, the book progresses through increasingly complex aspects of biological adaptation.

 
Readers learn how tiny water bears achieve survival through cryptobiosis, while large mammals like elephants maintain life through sophisticated circulatory systems. The analysis spans multiple scientific disciplines, connecting principles of physics and evolutionary biology to explain how size shapes ecological roles and survival strategies.

 
Written in an accessible yet scientifically rigorous style, the book combines laboratory research, field observations, and computational models to present a comprehensive view of size-based biological principles. Detailed illustrations and microscopic imagery support the text's careful explanations, making complex concepts understandable for both casual nature enthusiasts and serious biology students.

 
This unique approach to understanding biological diversity demonstrates how physical scale influences every aspect of an organism's existence, from its metabolic efficiency to its role in complex ecosystems.

Available since: 01/10/2025.

Print length: 101 pages.

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