Het Leven der Dieren, Deel 3, Hoofdstuk 6: De Wormen

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brehm, Alfred Edmund, 1829-1884

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Het Leven der Dieren, Deel 3, Hoofdstuk 6: De Wormen" by Alfred Edmund Brehm is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the classification and anatomy of worms, presenting detailed descriptions of their biological structures, movement, and various species, alongside an exploration of their significance in the animal kingdom. The opening portion of the text begins by discussing the taxonomy of worms and their classification, tracing historical changes from Linnaeus' original groupings. Brehm explains the complexity and diversity within the annelid group, emphasizing the unique characteristics of ringworms, roundworms, and flatworms. Detailed accounts are provided on their anatomical features, movement mechanisms, and reproductive systems, highlighting the remarkable adaptations of these organisms. This academic exposition sets the foundation for a deeper understanding of the biology and ecology of worms as a fundamental aspect of the animal kingdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-03-05