Abstract

This book looks into the work of the hair of living creatures including animals, plants and human. Hair support lives of all living things, from unicellular organism to human. The articles are based on the latest research and aim to give accurate information.

Author’s Information

Akihiko Hoya is a science writer. He has finished the doctoral course of the University of Tokyo. He is specialized in the evolution and ecology of dandelions. He has published numerous books in science.

Satoshi Kawasaki is an illustrator specialized in living creatures. He puts original illustrations of dinosaurs or extinct animals. He offers illustrations to numerous field guides and books.