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100	1		_aDarwin, Charles, _d1809-1882
245	1	4	_aThe Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2001
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2001-01-01
508			_aDavid Price
520			_a"The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the unique mechanisms and adaptive strategies employed by climbing plants, focusing specifically on their movements and habits as they interact with their environment. At the start of the book, Darwin introduces the topic of climbing plants and discusses his motives for studying their movements, sparked by previous observations from other botanists. He classifies climbing plants into four main categories, particularly emphasizing twining plants that spiral around supports and those equipped with sensitive organs that clasp objects. The opening portion highlights detailed observations of specific plants, such as the Hop, detailing their rotational movements, rates of ascent, and how these unique traits enable them to thrive in their habitats. Darwin sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of these fascinating plant behaviors, ultimately aiming to illustrate the principles of evolution through adaptations to their climbing environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aClimbing plants
653			_aPlants -- Irritability and movements
653			_aGeotropism
653			_aPlants
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2485
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