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100 1 _aGuppy, H. B.
_q(Henry Brougham),
_d1854-1926
245 1 0 _aObservations of a Naturalist in the Pacific Between 1896 and 1899, Volume 2 :
_bPlant-Dispersal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _av. 2. Plant-dispersal.
500 _aRelease date is 2017-06-11
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Observations of a Naturalist in the Pacific Between 1896 and 1899, Volume 2" by H. B. Guppy is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on plant dispersal, particularly within the Pacific islands, and discusses the author's extensive observations and experiments on various plant species and their methods of distribution. It aims to unravel the complex relationships between coastal and inland flora, emphasizing the significance of buoyancy in seed dispersal. The opening of the volume introduces the author's dedication to studying the unique floras of Pacific islands from the perspective of plant dispersal. Guppy reflects on his prior experiences and observations, noting how his investigations have evolved over time. He sets the stage for a systematic examination of shore and coastal plants, detailing the principles of buoyancy that affect plant distribution. Furthermore, he highlights the distinction between littoral flora, which is often adapted for dispersal by currents, and inland plants, which generally lack buoyant seeds. This introduction establishes a framework for the detailed botanical studies that will unfold throughout the volume, inviting readers to consider the intricate interactions between plants and their environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhytogeography
653 _aSeeds -- Dispersal
653 _aIgneous rocks
653 _aIgneous rocks -- Fiji -- Vanua Levu
653 _aGeology -- Fiji -- Vanua Levu
653 _aPlants -- Pacific Ocean
653 _aGeology -- Fiji
653 _aVanua Levu (Fiji) -- Description and travel
653 _aNatural history -- Fiji
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54889
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