02741cam a22004333u 4500 52580 UtSlPG 20260610134218.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09006522 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Shipley, A. E., Sir (Arthur Everett), 1861-1927 Pearls & Parasites Pearls and Parasites Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-07-15 Pearls and parasites -- The depths of the sea -- British sea-fisheries -- Zebras, horses, and hybrids -- Pasteur -- Malaria -- 'Infinite torment of flies' -- The danger of flies -- Cambridge. Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Pearls & Parasites" by Sir A. E. Shipley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The collection consists of essays that delve into topics in zoology, focusing on the formation of pearls, the life cycles of molluscs, and the impact of parasites on these processes. The book aims to bridge traditional beliefs about pearls and the biological realities revealed through scientific inquiry. The opening of "Pearls & Parasites" sets the stage by exploring ancient beliefs surrounding the formation of pearls and contrasts these myths with scientific understanding. Shipley discusses the complex biological processes that lead to pearl formation, emphasizing the role of parasites as nuisances that compel oysters to create pearls as a defense mechanism. He details the anatomy of the oyster shell and the layers involved in the production of nacre, illustrating how foreign bodies trigger this process. This introduction not only piques interest in the biological mechanisms involved but also hints at the intertwined relationship between beauty (pearls) and survival (parasite defense) within marine life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Zoology University of Cambridge Marine animals Pasteur, Louis, 1822-1895 Pearls Fisheries -- Great Britain Zebras Malaria Flies as carriers of disease https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52580 93414 93414