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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: 146

Language: English

Subject: Carnivorous plants

Subject: Plants -- Assimilation

LoCC: Science: Botany

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:04:24Z Insectivorous Plants

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: 146

Language: English

Subject: Carnivorous plants

Subject: Plants -- Assimilation

LoCC: Science: Botany

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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