# On the Origin of Sex: The Weird and Wonderful Science of How Our Planet is Populated

Weird Wonderful Planet Populated: On the Origin of Sex is Lixing Sun’s exploration of the varied ways organisms reproduce, from sex-changing clownfish to slime moulds with hundreds of mating types. Its natural-world focus makes it a popular-science choice for readers curious about biology beyond human reproduction.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
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- Price: 17.75 GBP
- Previous price: 22.00 GBP
- Discount: 19%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:00:14.282Z
- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 9

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## At a glance

- Explores the science and diversity of reproduction across the natural world.
- Examples include sex-changing clownfish, temperature-dependent sex reversal in bearded dragons and the many mating types of slime moulds.
- The listing describes the book as an engaging biological exploration, rather than a guide focused on human sex.

## Pros

- The broad range of organisms offers a different perspective on reproduction than a human-focused account.
- The examples span animals, plants and fungi, supporting readers interested in biological variety.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Profile Books
- Publication date: 5 Mar. 2026
- Edition: Main
- Language: English
- Print length: 368 pages
- ISBN-10: 1805223283
- ISBN-13: 978-1805223283
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 570 g
- Dimensions: 16.2 x 3.8 x 24 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in popular science and the biology of reproduction.
- Those looking for examples of reproductive strategies across different organisms.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a practical or exclusively human-focused guide to sex.

## Customer feedback

The available aggregate ratings lean positive, though a substantial portion is in the three-star category. This small rating sample offers only a limited indication of reader reception and does not identify specific strengths or complaints.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does On the Origin of Sex cover?
It explores reproductive strategies across the natural world, with examples involving animals, plants and fungi.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 368 pages.
### Is it focused on human sex?
No. The description emphasises reproduction in the wider natural world rather than human sex.

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