The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 04 (of 10) by Geoffrey Smith et al.
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Editor | Harmer, S. F. (Sidney Frederic), 1862-1950 |
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Author | Smith, Geoffrey, 1881-1916 |
Author | Thompson, D'Arcy Wentworth, 1860-1948 |
Author | Warburton, Cecil, 1854-1958 |
Author | Weldon, Walter Frank Raphael, 1860-1906 |
Author | Woods, Henry, 1868-1952 |
Editor | Shipley, A. E. (Arthur Everett), Sir, 1861-1927 |
Title | The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 04 (of 10) |
Original Publication | London: Macmillan and Co., 1909. |
Note | Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
Contents | Crustacea, by Geoffrey Smith and W.F.R. Weldon -- Trilobites, by Henry Woods -- Introduction to Arachnida, and king-crabs, by A.E. Shipley -- Eurypterida, by Henry Woods -- Scorpions, spiders, mites, ticks, etc., by Cecil Warburton -- Tardigrada (water-bears) by A.E. Shipley -- Pentastomida, by A.E. Shipley -- Pycnogonida, by D'Arcy W. Thompson. |
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Summary | "The Cambridge Natural History, Vol. 04 (of 10)" by Geoffrey Smith et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume primarily focuses on Crustacea and explores their anatomy, classification, and ecological roles in aquatic environments. The work forms part of a comprehensive series intended to detail the natural history of various animal groups, aiming to provide in-depth understanding to readers interested in zoology and marine biology. The opening of this volume provides a detailed preface, explaining the circumstances surrounding its publication and attributing various sections to multiple contributors, notably Geoffrey Smith and the late W. F. Weldon. It begins with a general overview of Crustacea, highlighting their ecological significance as aquatic animals comparable to how insects function on land. The text delves into the anatomy and organizational structure of Crustacea, emphasizing their segmented bodies, jointed limbs, and the absence of complex social behaviors. Furthermore, it sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of the various subgroups of Crustacea, including the Entomostraca and Branchiopoda, while also addressing the evolutionary relationships within the broader phylum Arthropoda. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
Subject | Animals |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 72233 |
Release Date | Nov 26, 2023 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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