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100 1 _aSlack, Henry James,
_d1818-1896
245 1 0 _aMarvels of Pond-life :
_bOr, A Year's Microscopic Recreations Among the Polyps, Infusoria, Rotifers, Water-bears and Polyzoa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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 2011-07-30
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Matthew Wheaton 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"Marvels of Pond-life" by Henry James Slack is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an introductory guide to the vibrant world of microscopic life found in ponds, detailing various organisms like polyps, infusoria, rotifers, and water-bears. Slack aims to make the topic accessible and engaging for enthusiasts and budding microscopists interested in exploring the delicate and complex ecosystems hidden within a drop of pond water. At the start of the book, the author discusses the allure of microscopic study, emphasizing its potential for discovery and the nearly endless variety of life contained in even the smallest samples. He outlines his methodical approach, which divides observations into chapters corresponding to the calendar months, reflecting a year's worth of observations made in ponds near London. The opening portion also introduces key concepts, such as the diversity of microscopic organisms, the nature of their habitats, and the basic mechanics of using a microscope to observe these fascinating life forms. Through descriptive language and vivid imagery, Slack seeks to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the marvelous details of pond life, encouraging readers to partake in the joys of microscopical exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMicroscopy
653 _aFreshwater animals -- England
653 _aPond animals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36903
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