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Title: Insectivorous Plants
Note: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Sue Asscher and David Widger
Summary: "Insectivorous Plants" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the fascinating biology and anatomy of carnivorous plants, particularly focusing on the mechanisms by which they capture and digest insects. Specifically, it highlights various species, such as the common sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), examining their unique adaptations for survival in nutrient-poor environments. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the common sundew, illustrating Darwin's observations on how the plant captures an impressive number of insects through its tentacle-like structures filled with viscid secretion. It describes the plant's structure, function, and the intricate process involved in the inflection of its tentacles in response to stimuli from contacting prey. Darwin notes the peculiar sensitivity of the glands responsible for movement and secretion, emphasizing the importance of certain nitrogenous substances in prolonging the inflection and facilitating digestion. The text establishes a methodical exploration of the biological mechanisms underpinning insect capture, setting the stage for detailed examinations in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
EBook No.: 5765
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 142
Language: English
Subject: Carnivorous plants
Subject: Plants -- Assimilation
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Insectivorous Plants
Note: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Sue Asscher and David Widger
Summary: "Insectivorous Plants" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the fascinating biology and anatomy of carnivorous plants, particularly focusing on the mechanisms by which they capture and digest insects. Specifically, it highlights various species, such as the common sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), examining their unique adaptations for survival in nutrient-poor environments. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the common sundew, illustrating Darwin's observations on how the plant captures an impressive number of insects through its tentacle-like structures filled with viscid secretion. It describes the plant's structure, function, and the intricate process involved in the inflection of its tentacles in response to stimuli from contacting prey. Darwin notes the peculiar sensitivity of the glands responsible for movement and secretion, emphasizing the importance of certain nitrogenous substances in prolonging the inflection and facilitating digestion. The text establishes a methodical exploration of the biological mechanisms underpinning insect capture, setting the stage for detailed examinations in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
EBook No.: 5765
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 142
Language: English
Subject: Carnivorous plants
Subject: Plants -- Assimilation
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.