Uses fossil remains and other prehistoric records to make the point that communities of plants and animals have existed on earth only to be replaced by others when they have failed to adjust themselves to changes in their environment. The growth and development of the climax forest is shown in detail to emphasise the meaning and significance of a state of balance in nature.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010335
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Evolution (Biology)
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Biotic communities
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forest ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural selection
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plant ecology
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Evolution (Biology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Natural selection
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)