Das Protistenreich : eine populäre Uebersicht über das Formengebiet der…
"Das Protistenreich : eine populäre Uebersicht über das Formengebiet der niedersten Lebewesen" by E. Hæckel is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work provides an overview of the kingdom of protists, exploring the significance of these simple organisms in understanding higher biological forms and the fundamental nature of life itself. It aims to make the complex subject of protists accessible to a broader audience beyond the academic community.
The opening of the work introduces the reader to the vital role protists play in the study of biology, emphasizing their fundamental simplicity and wide-ranging presence in various environments, from freshwater and marine ecosystems to soil. Hæckel discusses the historical context of protist research, noting the advancements brought about by microscopy in revealing these previously invisible organisms. The author outlines the ongoing debates regarding the classification of protists and their unique characteristics that blur the lines between plants and animals, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their biological and geological significance in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919 |
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| Title | Das Protistenreich : eine populäre Uebersicht über das Formengebiet der niedersten Lebewesen; Mit einem wissenschaftlichen Anhange: System der Protisten |
| Original Publication | Leipzig: Ernst Gunther's Verlag, 1878. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Alpo Tiilikka, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Protista |
| Subject | Unicellular organisms |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75352 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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