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100 1 _aHarmer, S. F.
_q(Sidney Frederic),
_d1862-1950
245 1 4 _aThe Cambridge natural history, Vol. 08 (of 10)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-06-21
505 0 _aAmphibia and reptiles, by Hans Gadow.
508 _aKeith Edkins, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Cambridge Natural History, Vol. 08 (of 10)" by Hans Gadow is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses specifically on the study of Amphibia and Reptilia, delving into their anatomy, classification, and evolutionary significance within the phylum Vertebrata. The work is intended for both field-naturalists interested in the life histories and geographical distribution of these animals, as well as for morphologists keen on the detailed anatomical structures that define these fascinating groups. At the start of this volume, the author discusses the historical perception of Amphibia and Reptilia and the challenges of categorizing them within the broader scope of animal classification. Gadow addresses past misconceptions, particularly those from notable historical figures, and emphasizes the importance of a scientific approach to these creatures. He outlines the key characteristics that define the classes of Amphibia and Reptilia, contrasting them with more familiar animal classes like mammals, birds, and fish. The introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of their biological systems, life habits, and developmental stages, ensuring readers gain a detailed understanding of these often overlooked yet intriguing vertebrates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Macmillan and Co., 1909
653 _aAnimals
700 1 _aGadow, Hans,
_d1855-1928
700 1 _aShipley, A. E., Sir
_q(Arthur Everett),
_d1861-1927
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/cambridgenatural08harm
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73885
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