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Animal beauty : on the evolution of biological aesthetics / Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard ; illustrated by Suse Grutzmacher ; translated by Jonathan Howard

This illustrated study examines the genetic mechanisms and social functions of colours and patterns in the animal kingdom. It explores how these ornaments influence sexual selection and communication while establishing a framework for biological aesthetics.
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