Regeneration by Thomas Hunt Morgan
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"Regeneration" by Thomas Hunt Morgan is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the biological concept of regeneration across various organisms, examining both the mechanisms and implications of the ability of certain species to regenerate lost parts. Morgan, a prominent biologist, delves into the historical context of regeneration studies and critiques existing hypotheses, providing insights from experimental embryology and presenting new conclusions based on recent discoveries in
the field. The opening of the work introduces the topic of regeneration through a historical lens, recounting early experiments by naturalists such as Abbé Trembley and Spallanzani, who notably observed the regeneration capabilities of hydras and earthworms, respectively. Morgan describes how these early studies generated interest in the phenomenon and set the stage for later research. He notes that regeneration is not only a fascinating biological process but is also influenced by environmental factors like temperature and food supply. Morgan emphasizes that understanding regeneration is crucial for comprehending broader biological principles and sets the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the internal mechanisms and external influences that contribute to regeneration in various species. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Morgan, Thomas Hunt, 1866-1945 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01027718 |
| Title | Regeneration |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Bryan Ness, Chuck Greif 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: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Regeneration (Biology) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57198 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 434 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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