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Title:
De koraal-eilanden: fragment uit het dagboek van een natuuronderzoeker
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1875
Note: Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "De koraal-eilanden: fragment uit het dagboek van een natuuronderzoeker" by Darwin is a scientific publication likely written during the early to mid-19th century. The book serves as a travelogue and a natural history account, chronicling the observations of Charles Darwin during his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. It focuses on the geological and biological phenomena he encountered, particularly concerning coral islands and reef formations. In this fragment, Darwin vividly describes his explorations of the coral islands, particularly those of the Keeling or Kokos Islands, and provides intricate details about their ecosystems. He discusses the diverse flora and fauna, including the unique coconut palms that thrive on the islands, as well as the inhabitants' lifestyles and challenges. Furthermore, Darwin delves into the formation of coral reefs, highlighting the relationship between sea life and the geological characteristics of these structures, while also noting the impact of environmental conditions on their ecosystems. His observations reflect not only the natural history of the islands but also underline the intricacies of ecological interdependence, reinforcing the importance of careful scientific analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
EBook No.: 48109
Published: Jan 29, 2015
Downloads: 79
Language: Dutch
Subject: Coral reefs and islands
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
De koraal-eilanden: fragment uit het dagboek van een natuuronderzoeker
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1875
Note: Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net/
for Project
Gutenberg.
Summary: "De koraal-eilanden: fragment uit het dagboek van een natuuronderzoeker" by Darwin is a scientific publication likely written during the early to mid-19th century. The book serves as a travelogue and a natural history account, chronicling the observations of Charles Darwin during his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. It focuses on the geological and biological phenomena he encountered, particularly concerning coral islands and reef formations. In this fragment, Darwin vividly describes his explorations of the coral islands, particularly those of the Keeling or Kokos Islands, and provides intricate details about their ecosystems. He discusses the diverse flora and fauna, including the unique coconut palms that thrive on the islands, as well as the inhabitants' lifestyles and challenges. Furthermore, Darwin delves into the formation of coral reefs, highlighting the relationship between sea life and the geological characteristics of these structures, while also noting the impact of environmental conditions on their ecosystems. His observations reflect not only the natural history of the islands but also underline the intricacies of ecological interdependence, reinforcing the importance of careful scientific analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
EBook No.: 48109
Published: Jan 29, 2015
Downloads: 79
Language: Dutch
Subject: Coral reefs and islands
LoCC: Science: Geology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.