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Harmer, S. F. (Sidney Frederic), 1862-1950 |
| Author |
Boulenger, George Albert, 1858-1937 |
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Bridge, T. W. (Thomas William), 1848-1909 |
| Author |
Herdman, W. A. (William Abbott), Sir, 1858-1924 |
| Editor |
Shipley, A. E. (Arthur Everett), Sir, 1861-1927 |
| Title |
The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 07 (of 10)
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| Original Publication |
London: Macmillan and Co., 1904.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Hemichordata, by S. F. Harmer -- Ascidians and Amphioxus, by W. A. Herdman -- Fishes (exclusive of the systematic account of Teleostei) by T. W. Bridge -- Fishes (systematic account of Teleostei) by G. A. Boulenger.
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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. 07 (of 10)" edited by S. F. Harmer, A. E. Shipley, and G. A. Boulenger is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume specifically focuses on the natural history of marine organisms, particularly the Hemichordata, Ascidians, and Fishes. With contributions from various experts, it presents detailed anatomical and biological analyses of these groups, examining their development, classification, and evolutionary relationships within the broader context of zoology. The opening of this volume sets the stage by outlining the structure and organization of the chapters, beginning with the Hemichordata, which includes species like Balanoglossus. It discusses their morphology, anatomical features, and the debates surrounding their evolutionary significance in relation to Vertebrates. Following this, there is an introduction to the Tunicata, focusing on the anatomical definitions and historical context surrounding these organisms. The detailed exploration of the life-cycle, including distinct stages of development for both Hemichordates and Ascidians, illustrates the complex relationships between these groups and their evolutionary history within the Chordata phylum. (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. |
73702 |
| Release Date |
May 26, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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