Project Gutenberg 2013-07-30 Public domain in the USA. 300 Beddard, Frank E. (Frank Evers) 1858 1925 Beddard, Frank Evers Earthworms and Their Allies Produced by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Earthworms and Their Allies" by Frank E. Beddard is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the significance of earthworms and related organisms within the context of zoology, particularly focusing on their anatomical features, geographical distribution, and ecological roles. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these creatures, their classification, and their impact on soil and geology, making it a valuable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike. The opening of the text lays the groundwork for a detailed exploration of the Oligochaeta class of worms, particularly earthworms. Beddard introduces the topic by discussing the importance of these organisms in understanding ecological distribution and the need for anatomical insights to enrich this understanding. He begins by briefly sketching the diverse anatomical variations found among earthworms, emphasizing that these variations are crucial for their adaptive strategies in different environments. The author outlines the structural complexity of the earthworm, highlighting specific features that denote their ecological functions, thereby setting a foundation for further chapters that will delve deeper into the modes of life, senses, and geographical distribution of these fascinating invertebrates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43363/43363-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Earthworms QL Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 297935 2025-08-17T12:22:24.426433 text/html 274732 2024-10-23T17:29:18 text/html 802239 2025-08-17T12:22:29.939408 application/epub+zip 805279 2025-08-17T12:22:25.635465 application/epub+zip 145161 2025-08-17T12:22:24.968456 application/epub+zip 918019 2025-08-17T12:22:33.012407 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 871758 2025-08-17T12:22:29.352393 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214104 2022-09-19T18:31:14.725421 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226053 2025-08-17T12:22:23.736445 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 206104 2024-10-23T17:29:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16447 2025-08-17T12:22:33.149372 application/rdf+xml 28021 2025-08-17T12:22:25.087407 image/jpeg 3524 2025-08-17T12:22:25.029411 image/jpeg 699306 2025-08-17T12:22:24.477450 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia