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Insectivorous Plants

AUTHOR Darwin, Charles
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Insectivorous Plants is a book written by Charles Darwin, originally published in 1875. The book is a detailed study of carnivorous plants that are capable of trapping and digesting insects and other small animals. Darwin examines the various mechanisms that these plants use to capture their prey, including sticky hairs, pitfall traps, and snap traps.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different type of insectivorous plant. Darwin provides extensive descriptions of the structure and function of each plant, as well as detailed observations of their behavior and interactions with prey.In addition to the scientific observations and analysis, Insectivorous Plants also contains numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the complex mechanisms at work in these fascinating plants.Overall, Insectivorous Plants is a groundbreaking work in the field of botany, and remains a classic of scientific literature to this day. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world, and particularly for those fascinated by the strange and unique adaptations that allow plants to thrive in even the most challenging environments.It follows from these few facts that different kinds of seeds excite the leaves in very different degrees; whether this is solely due to the nature of their coats is not clear. In the case of the cress seeds, the partial removal of the layer of mucus hastened the inflection of the tentacles. Whenever the leaves remain inflected during several days over seeds, it is clear that they absorb some matter from them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13: 9781162668246
ISBN-10: 1162668245
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 356
Carton Quantity: 12
Product Dimensions: 7.50 x 0.74 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.35 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Science | Life Sciences - Botany
Science | Plants - General
Science | History
Dewey Decimal: 582.1
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Insectivorous Plants is a book written by Charles Darwin, originally published in 1875. The book is a detailed study of carnivorous plants that are capable of trapping and digesting insects and other small animals. Darwin examines the various mechanisms that these plants use to capture their prey, including sticky hairs, pitfall traps, and snap traps.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different type of insectivorous plant. Darwin provides extensive descriptions of the structure and function of each plant, as well as detailed observations of their behavior and interactions with prey.In addition to the scientific observations and analysis, Insectivorous Plants also contains numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the complex mechanisms at work in these fascinating plants.Overall, Insectivorous Plants is a groundbreaking work in the field of botany, and remains a classic of scientific literature to this day. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world, and particularly for those fascinated by the strange and unique adaptations that allow plants to thrive in even the most challenging environments.It follows from these few facts that different kinds of seeds excite the leaves in very different degrees; whether this is solely due to the nature of their coats is not clear. In the case of the cress seeds, the partial removal of the layer of mucus hastened the inflection of the tentacles. Whenever the leaves remain inflected during several days over seeds, it is clear that they absorb some matter from them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Author: Darwin, Charles
Charles Darwin was an English naturalist and author best-known for his revolutionary theories on the origin of species, human evolution, and natural selection. A life-long interest in the natural world led Darwin to neglect his medical studies and instead embark on a five-year scientific voyage on the HMS Beagle, where he established his reputation as a geologist and gathered much of the evidence that fuelled his later theories.A prolific writer, Darwin s most famous published works include The Voyage of the Beagle, On the Origin of Species, The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex, and The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals. Darwin died in 1882, and in recognition of his contributions to science, is buried in Westminster Abbey along with John Herschel and Isaac Newton.
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