| Author |
Lindsay, B., -1917 |
| Title |
Stories of the Universe: Animal Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The story of animal life -- How animals adapt themselves to circumstances -- Classification: the sorting of the animal kingdom -- The one-celled animals, or Protozoa -- The Coelenterata -- The sponges -- The Vermes or worms -- The Arthropoda: lobsters, spiders, and insects -- The Mollusca, or shell-fish -- The Brachiopoda, or lamp-shells -- The moss-corals, or Polyzoa -- The Echinodermata -- The Chordata -- The Vertebrata -- Man -- How zoologists do their work.
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| Credits |
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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Stories of the Universe: Animal Life" by B. Lindsay is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the complexity and diversity of animal life, drawing upon modern scientific discoveries, particularly those facilitated by the microscope. It discusses various aspects of zoology, including the structure, classification, and adaptation of animals within the grand narrative of life's evolution. At the start of the book, the author emphasizes the profound impact of the microscope on our understanding of animal life, illustrating how it has allowed scientists to explore tiny creatures invisible to the naked eye. The opening chapters lay a foundation by discussing the historical context of animal classification and the significance of cellular structure in all living organisms. Examples of small aquatic animals are highlighted, introducing the reader to the vast and often overlooked world of microscopic life that underpins the broader animal kingdom. The author argues that the intricacies of animal life provide a rich source of wonder and knowledge, reminiscent of the myths and legends of the past that have now been replaced by the realistic marvels of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Animals
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| Subject |
Zoology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40362 |
| Release Date |
Jul 28, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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