The Book of Shells
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About this eBook
| Creator | Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain). Committee of General Literature and Education |
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| Title |
The Book of Shells Containing the Classes Mollusca, Conchifera, Cirrhipeda, Annulata, and Crustacea |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Book of Shells" is a scientific publication published in the mid-19th century. This volume serves as a detailed examination of the classes of invertebrate animals, specifically focusing on Mollusca, Conchifera, Cirripeda, Annulata, and Crustacea. It seeks to appreciate the unique organization and incredible adaptability of these creatures, presenting a wealth of information on their forms, functions, and ecological roles. The opening of the book introduces readers to the fascinating world of invertebrate animals and emphasizes the beauty and complexity of mollusks. It begins with a discussion of vertebrate animals, contrasting them with invertebrates, and then transitions into detailing the characteristics of invertebrate classes as defined by Lamarck. The author outlines the structure of mollusks, especially their shells and anatomy, demystifying what may appear as simple forms. Various orders within the classes are introduced, highlighting their roles and importance in the ecosystem, opening a window into the intricate life of shell-bearing animals that are often overlooked. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Shells -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Mollusks -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60961 |
| Release Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 57 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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