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LoC No.: 22004372
Title:
The North American Slime-Moulds
A Descriptive List of All Species of Myxomycetes Hitherto Reported from the Continent of North America, with Notes on Some Extra-Limital Species
Credits: E-text prepared by Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The North American Slime-Moulds" by Thomas H. Macbride is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive descriptive list of all species of Myxomycetes that have been reported from North America. It aims to detail the fascinating characteristics, classifications, and life cycles of slime-moulds, organisms that play a vital role in moisture-rich ecosystems. The opening of the book presents an introduction that describes the Myxomycetes, or slime-moulds, highlighting their unique characteristics and ecological significance. Macbride explains their delicate and beautiful nature, often found in moist habitats where they contribute to the decomposition of organic matter. He differentiates between the vegetative phase, which consists of a multinuclear protoplasm known as plasmodium, and the reproductive phase that produces spores. This foundation sets up a scientific exploration of various slime-mould species, their lifecycle processes, and their taxonomic classification, inviting readers to appreciate the intricate world of these fascinating organisms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Macbride, Thomas H. (Thomas Huston), 1848-1934
EBook No.: 31098
Published: Jan 27, 2010
Downloads: 354
Language: English
Subject: Myxomycetes
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22004372
Title:
The North American Slime-Moulds
A Descriptive List of All Species of Myxomycetes Hitherto Reported from the Continent of North America, with Notes on Some Extra-Limital Species
Credits: E-text prepared by Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The North American Slime-Moulds" by Thomas H. Macbride is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive descriptive list of all species of Myxomycetes that have been reported from North America. It aims to detail the fascinating characteristics, classifications, and life cycles of slime-moulds, organisms that play a vital role in moisture-rich ecosystems. The opening of the book presents an introduction that describes the Myxomycetes, or slime-moulds, highlighting their unique characteristics and ecological significance. Macbride explains their delicate and beautiful nature, often found in moist habitats where they contribute to the decomposition of organic matter. He differentiates between the vegetative phase, which consists of a multinuclear protoplasm known as plasmodium, and the reproductive phase that produces spores. This foundation sets up a scientific exploration of various slime-mould species, their lifecycle processes, and their taxonomic classification, inviting readers to appreciate the intricate world of these fascinating organisms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Macbride, Thomas H. (Thomas Huston), 1848-1934
EBook No.: 31098
Published: Jan 27, 2010
Downloads: 354
Language: English
Subject: Myxomycetes
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.