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!

to the 6th German Edition

to the 6th German Edition
Zoology
General: Size, Weight, Age ...
Movement, Locomotion
Alimentation, Digestion
Metabolism
Excretion
Heart, Circulation
Blood
Respiration
Reproduction, Development
Nervous System
Senses
Botany
General Data: Dimensions, Age, etc.
Cellular Values
Germination and Growth
Reproduction: Blossoms, Fruits, Seeds
Constituents
Physiological Values
Microbiology
Microbiology
Human Biology
General Data
Skin, Skin Adnexa (Hair, Nails, Glands)
Heart, Circulation, Blood
Respiration
Nutrition, Digestion, Excretion
Brain, Nerves, Senses
Comparative Data
Comparative Data.