Rudiments of Conchology by Mary Anne Venning
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"Rudiments of Conchology" by Mary Anne Venning is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive introduction to the study of conchology, which focuses on the classification and characteristics of shell-bearing animals. With references to specific genera and species, the text aims to educate budding naturalists about various types of shells, including bivalves, univalves, and multivalves. The beginning of the text features a dialogue between
siblings, Charles and Lucy, regarding their shared interest in a collection of shells. Lucy's enthusiasm for the subject, sparked by receiving her cousin's collection, is met with skepticism by Charles, who prefers plants. Their father, Mr. Elliot, joins the conversation, introducing the scientific nomenclature and the division of shells into categories as well as different examples. This engaging exchange not only establishes the foundational knowledge about conchology but also lays the groundwork for their explorations into the fascinating world of shells. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Venning, Mary Anne |
|---|---|
| Title |
Rudiments of Conchology Intended as a familiar introduction to the science. |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Cosmas 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: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Shells -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Mollusks -- Study and teaching |
| Subject | Mollusks -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49206 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49206-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 661 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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