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Title: A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Bryan Ness, Chris Curnow and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1" by David Starr Jordan is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores ichthyology, specifically focusing on the biology, anatomy, and various aspects of fish life. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of fishes both for technical students and nature enthusiasts. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to the concept of fish, using the Long-eared Sunfish ("Lepomis megalotis") as a primary example. It describes the physical characteristics, such as body shape and gills, and explains how fish navigate their aquatic environment, including details of their breathing, feeding mechanisms, and reproductive habits. This introductory chapter sets the tone for a detailed exploration of fish biology while also engaging the reader with inviting descriptions of fish observation and interaction in natural settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931

EBook No.: 46614

Published: Aug 18, 2014

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: Zoology -- History

Subject: Fishes

Subject: Fishes -- Bibliography

LoCC: Science: Zoology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Bryan Ness, Chris Curnow and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1" by David Starr Jordan is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores ichthyology, specifically focusing on the biology, anatomy, and various aspects of fish life. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of fishes both for technical students and nature enthusiasts. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to the concept of fish, using the Long-eared Sunfish ("Lepomis megalotis") as a primary example. It describes the physical characteristics, such as body shape and gills, and explains how fish navigate their aquatic environment, including details of their breathing, feeding mechanisms, and reproductive habits. This introductory chapter sets the tone for a detailed exploration of fish biology while also engaging the reader with inviting descriptions of fish observation and interaction in natural settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931

EBook No.: 46614

Published: Aug 18, 2014

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: Zoology -- History

Subject: Fishes

Subject: Fishes -- Bibliography

LoCC: Science: Zoology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.