Hidden Universe: Biodiversity, Surprising Stories of Species, Genes, Evolution, Functions, and Ecosystems

Just as the universe has been proven to be far more complex than humans initially imagined, so too is the biodiversity on our planet. Its breadth and depth far exceed our understanding. Earth's rich biodiversity is like a "hidden universe," richer, more diverse, more complex, and more intricately intertwined than most people realize.

Alexandre Antonelli, Director of Science at one of the world's largest scientific research institutions for plants and fungi, leads readers to understand the wonders of biodiversity from the perspectives of species, genes, evolution, function, and ecosystems.

．Did you know there are at least three million species of fungi globally, but only 150,000 have been officially documented so far?
．Are cetaceans more closely related to terrestrial mammals like pigs?
．Why are the offspring of lions and tigers sterile, while those of wolves and dogs are not?
．Does every set of DNA have an expiration date? Is "Jurassic Park" complete nonsense?
．Humans have produced over 350,000 types of artificial chemical products so far; do these chemical pollutants have an equally destructive impact on wildlife?
．Do the synthetic hormones contained in birth control pills not only change the sex of male fish but also hinder egg-laying in female fish?