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A History Of British Starfishes: And Other Animals Of The Class Echinodermata (1841)

A History Of British Starfishes: And Other Animals Of The Class Echinodermata (1841)

Forbes, Edward

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryZoology

ISBN10: 1164531549
ISBN13: 9781164531548
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of British Starfishes: And Other Animals of the Class Echinodermata is a comprehensive book written by Edward Forbes in 1841. The book provides an in-depth description of the various species of starfish and other echinoderms found in British waters. It covers their physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and classification.Forbes was a renowned naturalist and marine biologist who dedicated his life to the study of marine life. In this book, he shares his extensive knowledge and expertise on the subject. He not only describes the different species of starfish and echinoderms but also provides valuable insights into their biology, ecology, and evolution.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of starfish and echinoderms. The first chapter provides an introduction to the class Echinodermata and its various subclasses. The subsequent chapters cover the different species of starfish, sea urchins, brittle stars, and other echinoderms found in British waters.The book is illustrated with detailed drawings and diagrams, which make it easy to identify and understand the different species. It also includes a glossary of scientific terms, which is helpful for readers who are not familiar with the technical language of marine biology.Overall, A History of British Starfishes: And Other Animals of the Class Echinodermata is a valuable resource for anyone interested in marine biology, particularly the study of starfish and echinoderms. It is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the early days of marine biology research in Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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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