02486cam a22003373u 4500 74363 UtSlPG 20260610134724.0 m cr n 260607r20241926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d agr28000441 UtSlPG de iso639-1 QL Lucanus, Friedrich von, 1869-1947 Im Zauber des Tierlebens Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-09-03 Tiere der Vorwelt -- Fortpflanzung und Liebesleben -- Biotechnik -- Wanderungen -- In Nacht und Finsternis -- Kunst und Handwerk im Leben der Tiere -- Schutzfarben und Nutztrachten -- Verstellungskünste -- Soziales Leben und Staatenbildung. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Im Zauber des Tierlebens" by Friedrich von Lucanus is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the fascinating world of animal life across different geological eras, delving into everything from the origins of various species to their mating habits and evolutionary history. It is structured into chapters that cover a vast array of topics, including prehistoric fauna, reproductive behaviors, and the complex interrelationships among species. The opening of the publication introduces the reader to the concept that the diversity of animal life we see today is the result of a gradual evolution over extensive periods, rather than a single act of creation. It touches upon palæontological time periods, summarizing how the characteristics of wildlife changed with the earth's climatic and geological transformations. Lucanus discusses early life forms, from single-celled organisms to complex vertebrates, and hints at how contemporary species can trace their lineage to these ancient predecessors. This sets the tone for a deep exploration into the intricate tapestry of life, encouraging readers to consider the historical continuum that connects all organisms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Berlin: Wegweiser-Verlag G. m. b. H., 1926 Animal behavior Zoology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74363 115088 115088