Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin
"Insectivorous Plants" by Charles Darwin is a scientific study published in 1875. The book examines carnivorous plants and their remarkable adaptations for surviving in nutrient-poor environments. Through meticulous experiments, Darwin investigated how these plants trap, digest, and absorb nutrients from insects using mechanisms strikingly similar to animal digestion. He tested various stimuli and discovered the plants respond only to potential prey, demonstrating sophisticated evolutionary efficiency. The work reveals nature's ingenious solutions to
survival challenges in difficult conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 |
|---|---|
| Title | Insectivorous Plants |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insectivorous_Plants_(book) |
| Credits | Sue Asscher and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Carnivorous plants |
| Subject | Plants -- Assimilation |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5765 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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