The Flea by Harold Russell
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"The Flea" by Harold Russell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive examination of fleas, a group of insects that has been relatively overlooked in zoological studies. It aims to present detailed and clear information about fleas in accessible language, ultimately revealing the significance of these tiny creatures in the context of public health and ecology. The opening of the book discusses the previous
neglect of fleas in scientific research, mentioning that recent advancements have uncovered more species than were previously known. The author notes the essential role fleas play in the transmission of diseases such as plague and highlights the need for a detailed understanding of their anatomy, life cycle, and host relationships. Russell introduces the various species of fleas, their classification, and the evolutionary considerations that contribute to their current forms, establishing a foundation for the detailed discussions that follow in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Russell, Harold, 1868- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14000569 |
| Title | The Flea |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Fleas |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47513 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47513-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 644 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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