Project Gutenberg 2017-06-11 Public domain in the USA. 519 Guppy, H. B. (Henry Brougham) 1854 1926 Guppy, Henry Brougham Observations of a Naturalist in the Pacific Between 1896 and 1899, Volume 2 Plant-Dispersal v. 2. Plant-dispersal. Produced by Greg Bergquist, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Observations of a Naturalist in the Pacific Between 1896 and 1899, Volume 2" by H. B. Guppy is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on plant dispersal, particularly within the Pacific islands, and discusses the author's extensive observations and experiments on various plant species and their methods of distribution. It aims to unravel the complex relationships between coastal and inland flora, emphasizing the significance of buoyancy in seed dispersal. The opening of the volume introduces the author's dedication to studying the unique floras of Pacific islands from the perspective of plant dispersal. Guppy reflects on his prior experiences and observations, noting how his investigations have evolved over time. He sets the stage for a systematic examination of shore and coastal plants, detailing the principles of buoyancy that affect plant distribution. Furthermore, he highlights the distinction between littoral flora, which is often adapted for dispersal by currents, and inland plants, which generally lack buoyant seeds. This introduction establishes a framework for the detailed botanical studies that will unfold throughout the volume, inviting readers to consider the intricate interactions between plants and their environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Phytogeography Seeds -- Dispersal Igneous rocks Igneous rocks -- Fiji -- Vanua Levu Geology -- Fiji -- Vanua Levu Plants -- Pacific Ocean Geology -- Fiji Vanua Levu (Fiji) -- Description and travel Natural history -- Fiji QH Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 2315963 2025-08-22T04:54:56.210073 text/html 2232052 2024-10-23T02:12:31 text/html 2318394 2025-08-22T04:55:35.093435 application/epub+zip 2321363 2025-08-22T04:55:05.183511 application/epub+zip 788149 2025-08-22T04:55:00.502534 application/epub+zip 2910662 2025-08-22T04:55:52.849323 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2739137 2025-08-22T04:55:28.969429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1219643 2022-09-25T00:37:56.497925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1774541 2025-08-22T04:54:50.087086 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1754508 2024-10-23T02:12:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18909 2025-08-22T04:55:53.079261 application/rdf+xml 18870 2025-08-22T04:55:00.919515 image/jpeg 2278 2025-08-22T04:55:00.714521 image/jpeg 2114030 2025-08-22T04:54:56.400075 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