The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 03 (of 10) by A. H. Cooke and F. R. C. Reed
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"The Cambridge Natural History, Vol. 03 (of 10)" by A. H. Cooke and F. R. C. Reed is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses specifically on the study of mollusks, detailing their classification, anatomy, habits, and ecological significance. The book serves as an extensive resource for students and researchers interested in malacology, providing a wealth of information on both recent and fossilized species across various habitats.
The beginning of this comprehensive work sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of mollusks, beginning with an overview of their evolutionary origins and classification within the animal kingdom. The author introduces the major groups of mollusks and details their varieties, adaptations, and the ecological roles they play in different environments. In particular, it emphasizes the diversity found in tropical areas and the specificity of molluscan habitats, laying foundational knowledge that is elaborated upon in subsequent chapters. The opening lays an academic tone while hinting at the extraordinary adaptability and resilience of molluscan life forms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Harmer, S. F. (Sidney Frederic), 1862-1950 |
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| Author | Cooke, A. H. (Alfred Hands), 1854-1934 |
| Author | Reed, F. R. C. (Frederick Richard Cowper), 1869-1946 |
| Editor | Shipley, A. E. (Arthur Everett), Sir, 1861-1927 |
| Title | The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 03 (of 10) |
| Original Publication | New York: MacMillan and Co., 1895. |
| Contents | Molluscs, by the Rev. A.H. Cooke -- Brachiopods (recent) by A.E. Shipley -- Brachiopods (fossil) by F.R.C. Reed. |
| Credits | Peter Becker,Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71693 |
| Release Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1514 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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