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Harmer, S. F. (Sidney Frederic), 1862-1950 |
| Author |
Beddard, Frank E. (Frank Evers), 1858-1925 |
| Author |
Benham, W. B. (William Blaxland), 1860-1950 |
| Author |
Gamble, F. W. (Frederick William), 1869-1926 |
| Author |
Hartog, Marcus, 1851-1924 |
| Author |
Sheldon, Lilian, 1862-1942 |
| Editor |
Shipley, A. E. (Arthur Everett), Sir, 1861-1927 |
| Title |
The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 02 (of 10)
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| Original Publication |
New York: MacMillan and Co., 1901.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Flatworms and Mesozoa, by F.W. Gamble -- Nemertines, by Miss L. Sheldon -- Thread-worms and Sagitta, by A.E. Shipley -- Rotifers, by Marcus Hartog -- Polychaet worms, by W.B. Benham -- Earthworms and leeches, by F.E. Beddard -- Gephyrea and Phoronis, by A.E. Shipley -- Polyzoa, by S.F. Harmer.
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| Credits |
Keith Edkins, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Cambridge Natural History, Vol. 02 (of 10)" by Frank E. Beddard et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This volume focuses on the classification, anatomy, and ecology of various phyla, specifically flatworms and mesozoa, providing detailed descriptions of different species within these groups. It aims to serve as an extensive resource for scholars of zoology and natural history. The opening of this volume introduces the topic of Platyhelminthes, also known as flatworms, detailing their physiological characteristics and diverse habitats. It elaborates on the classification of this phylum into three main groups: Turbellaria (free-living flatworms), Trematoda (flukes), and Cestoda (tapeworms). The text begins with a description of the Polyclad flatworm, "Leptoplana tremellaris", offering insights into its appearance, locomotion, feeding habits, reproductive system, and ecological role, thereby setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of these fascinating organisms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Animals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71891 |
| Release Date |
Oct 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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