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Darwin, Charles
1809
1882
Darwin, Charles Robert
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 1 of 2)
The Lepadidae; Or, Pedunculated Cirripedes
Bryan Ness, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
"A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 1 of 2)" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the systematic classification and detailed anatomical study of Cirripedia, a subclass of crustaceans that includes barnacles. The monograph is significant for its comprehensive examination of various species within this group and their biological attributes, contributing to the understanding of biodiversity in marine life. The opening of the monograph includes a preface in which Darwin expresses his gratitude to numerous naturalists, acknowledging their contributions to the research and collection of specimens used in his study. He originally planned to describe only a single abnormal specimen but, encouraged by others, expanded his scope to cover the entire sub-class. Darwin highlights the challenges in classifying Cirripedia due to their variability and internal complexity. He notes the extensive assistance he received and the wealth of materials made available for his research, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of Cirripedes in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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