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100 1 _aBoyer, Charles S.
_q(Charles Sumner),
_d1856-1928
245 1 4 _aThe Diatomaceæ of Philadelphia and Vicinity
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-01-03
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Diatomaceæ of Philadelphia and Vicinity" by Charles S. Boyer is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a detailed study of diatoms found in and around Philadelphia, illustrating their importance in various ecological and geological contexts. The book specifically addresses the extensive variety of diatom species present in local fresh and brackish waters, highlighting their role in the aquatic food web and environmental health. The opening of the work sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of diatoms, beginning with a discussion of the ecological contexts in which they thrive, from the Delaware River’s origins to its estuarine processes. Boyer elaborates on the significance of diatoms in determining water quality and geological history, noting the challenges researchers face in studying such fine organisms. Furthermore, he mentions the broad geographical scope of his investigation, covering a 100-mile radius around Philadelphia, as well as his intent to inspire future research into these organisms. This foundational context emphasizes the intricate relationship between diatoms and their environments, inviting readers into the world of microbial life and its far-reaching implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDiatoms -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44569
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