Your Inner Fish: The Amazing Discovery of Our 375-Million-Year-Old Ancestor by Neil Shubin 

Your Inner Fish: The Amazing Discovery of Our 375-Million-Year-Old Ancestor is a book by Neil Shubin, a paleontologist and professor of anatomy. The book explores the evolutionary history of the human body, tracing our lineage back to fish that lived 375 million years ago. Shubin draws on his own experiences as a fossil hunter, as well as the latest genetic research, to show how our bodies are shaped by our deep history.

The book’s central thesis is that our bodies carry within them the echoes of our evolutionary past. For example, our arms and legs are modified versions of the fins of our fish ancestors. Our inner ears, which are responsible for hearing and balance, are derived from an ancient structure that helped fish sense their orientation in the water. Even our facial features, such as our jaws and noses, can be traced back to similar structures in fish.

Your Inner Fish is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that will change the way you see your own body. It is a reminder of our deep connection to the natural world and the long and winding path that led to the evolution of humans.