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This book considers the astonishing diversity of plants, from simple algae to complex flowering plants. Copiously illustrated throughout, it provides a concise account the plant kingdom, with information on topics from cellular structure to life cycles and reproduction. The authors maintain a refreshingly cautious approach in discussions of possible evolutionary relationships and also include information on plants known only as fossils. This new edition has been completely updated to reflect current views on the origin of the major groups of plants as uncovered by the most recent experimental techniques.
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2000
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