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Title:
Marvels of Pond-life
Or, A Year's Microscopic Recreations Among the Polyps, Infusoria, Rotifers, Water-bears and Polyzoa
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Summary: "Marvels of Pond-life" by Henry James Slack is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an introductory guide to the vibrant world of microscopic life found in ponds, detailing various organisms like polyps, infusoria, rotifers, and water-bears. Slack aims to make the topic accessible and engaging for enthusiasts and budding microscopists interested in exploring the delicate and complex ecosystems hidden within a drop of pond water. At the start of the book, the author discusses the allure of microscopic study, emphasizing its potential for discovery and the nearly endless variety of life contained in even the smallest samples. He outlines his methodical approach, which divides observations into chapters corresponding to the calendar months, reflecting a year's worth of observations made in ponds near London. The opening portion also introduces key concepts, such as the diversity of microscopic organisms, the nature of their habitats, and the basic mechanics of using a microscope to observe these fascinating life forms. Through descriptive language and vivid imagery, Slack seeks to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the marvelous details of pond life, encouraging readers to partake in the joys of microscopical exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Slack, Henry James, 1818-1896
EBook No.: 36903
Published: Jul 30, 2011
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Microscopy
Subject: Freshwater animals -- England
Subject: Pond animals
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Marvels of Pond-life
Or, A Year's Microscopic Recreations Among the Polyps, Infusoria, Rotifers, Water-bears and Polyzoa
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Marvels of Pond-life" by Henry James Slack is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an introductory guide to the vibrant world of microscopic life found in ponds, detailing various organisms like polyps, infusoria, rotifers, and water-bears. Slack aims to make the topic accessible and engaging for enthusiasts and budding microscopists interested in exploring the delicate and complex ecosystems hidden within a drop of pond water. At the start of the book, the author discusses the allure of microscopic study, emphasizing its potential for discovery and the nearly endless variety of life contained in even the smallest samples. He outlines his methodical approach, which divides observations into chapters corresponding to the calendar months, reflecting a year's worth of observations made in ponds near London. The opening portion also introduces key concepts, such as the diversity of microscopic organisms, the nature of their habitats, and the basic mechanics of using a microscope to observe these fascinating life forms. Through descriptive language and vivid imagery, Slack seeks to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the marvelous details of pond life, encouraging readers to partake in the joys of microscopical exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Slack, Henry James, 1818-1896
EBook No.: 36903
Published: Jul 30, 2011
Downloads: 224
Language: English
Subject: Microscopy
Subject: Freshwater animals -- England
Subject: Pond animals
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.