The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 02 (of 10) by Frank E. Beddard et al.

"The Cambridge Natural History, Vol. 02 (of 10)" by Frank E. Beddard et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This volume focuses on the classification, anatomy, and ecology of various phyla, specifically flatworms and mesozoa, providing detailed descriptions of different species within these groups. It aims to serve as an extensive resource for scholars of zoology and natural history. The opening of this volume introduces the topic of Platyhelminthes, also known as flatworms, detailing their physiological characteristics and diverse habitats. It elaborates on the classification of this phylum into three main groups: Turbellaria (free-living flatworms), Trematoda (flukes), and Cestoda (tapeworms). The text begins with a description of the Polyclad flatworm, "Leptoplana tremellaris", offering insights into its appearance, locomotion, feeding habits, reproductive system, and ecological role, thereby setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of these fascinating organisms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Editor Harmer, S. F. (Sidney Frederic), 1862-1950
Author Beddard, Frank E. (Frank Evers), 1858-1925
Author Benham, W. B. (William Blaxland), 1860-1950
Author Gamble, F. W. (Frederick William), 1869-1926
Author Hartog, Marcus, 1851-1924
Author Sheldon, Lilian, 1862-1942
Editor Shipley, A. E. (Arthur Everett), Sir, 1861-1927
Title The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 02 (of 10)
Original Publication New York: MacMillan and Co., 1901.
Contents Flatworms and Mesozoa, by F.W. Gamble -- Nemertines, by Miss L. Sheldon -- Thread-worms and Sagitta, by A.E. Shipley -- Rotifers, by Marcus Hartog -- Polychaet worms, by W.B. Benham -- Earthworms and leeches, by F.E. Beddard -- Gephyrea and Phoronis, by A.E. Shipley -- Polyzoa, by S.F. Harmer.
Credits Keith Edkins, Peter Becker 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: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Animals
Category Text
eBook-No. 71891
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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