This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms
With Observations on Their Habits
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Formation_of_Vegetable_Mould_Through_the_Action_of_Worms
Credits: David Price
Summary: "The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the significant role that earthworms play in the development and transformation of the soil, specifically focusing on the creation of vegetable mould—a fertile top layer of earth that supports plant growth. Darwin closely examines the habits and behaviors of worms to illustrate the complex biological processes involved in soil formation. The opening of the work sets a foundation for Darwin's inquiry into earthworms by presenting the overarching premise of their contribution to soil health. He notes that while the topic may seem trivial, understanding how worms contribute to the formation of vegetable mould is important for recognizing the broader implications for ecosystems and agriculture. Darwin recounts his observations of worms in controlled experiments, detailing their behaviors, feeding mechanisms, and the instinctual actions they perform to create and maintain their burrows. He emphasizes that the continuous cycle of castings they produce enriches the soil, ultimately impacting the land's fertility over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
EBook No.: 2355
Published: Oct 1, 2000
Downloads: 254
Language: English
Subject: Earthworms
Subject: Soils
Subject: Humification
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms
With Observations on Their Habits
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Formation_of_Vegetable_Mould_Through_the_Action_of_Worms
Credits: David Price
Summary: "The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the significant role that earthworms play in the development and transformation of the soil, specifically focusing on the creation of vegetable mould—a fertile top layer of earth that supports plant growth. Darwin closely examines the habits and behaviors of worms to illustrate the complex biological processes involved in soil formation. The opening of the work sets a foundation for Darwin's inquiry into earthworms by presenting the overarching premise of their contribution to soil health. He notes that while the topic may seem trivial, understanding how worms contribute to the formation of vegetable mould is important for recognizing the broader implications for ecosystems and agriculture. Darwin recounts his observations of worms in controlled experiments, detailing their behaviors, feeding mechanisms, and the instinctual actions they perform to create and maintain their burrows. He emphasizes that the continuous cycle of castings they produce enriches the soil, ultimately impacting the land's fertility over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
EBook No.: 2355
Published: Oct 1, 2000
Downloads: 254
Language: English
Subject: Earthworms
Subject: Soils
Subject: Humification
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.