How to Know the Ferns by S. Leonard Bastin
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"How to Know the Ferns" by S. Leonard Bastin is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive guide delves into the study of ferns and their relatives, offering insights into their classifications, life histories, and various species. The work aims to educate readers about these fascinating plants, detailing their characteristics and reproductive processes. The opening of the book introduces the classification of ferns, starting with a discussion on
their simpler ancestors in the plant kingdom, such as algae and mosses. Bastin explains the evolution of vascular cryptogams, highlighting the structural and reproductive complexities that differentiate them from flowering plants. He outlines the significance of understanding the various fern families through their life cycles and descriptions, setting the stage for detailed examinations of specific fern species that will follow in subsequent chapters. This exploration promises to cater to both novice plant enthusiasts and seasoned botanists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bastin, S. Leonard |
|---|---|
| Title | How to Know the Ferns |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Archibald Ogden-Smith, 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: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Ferns |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45251 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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