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Waterhouse, G. R. (George Robert)
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Waterhouse, George Robert
Waterhouse, George R. (George Robert)
Darwin, Charles
1809
1882
Darwin, Charles Robert
The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle [vol. 2 of 5] : $b Mammalia
$aUnited Kingdom :$bSmith, Elder & Co.,$c1839,copyright 1840,copyright 1841,copyright 1843.
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"The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle [vol. 2 of 5]: Mammalia" by George R. Waterhouse is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This volume is part of a larger work documenting the diverse zoological specimens collected during the famous expedition of the Beagle, led by Captain FitzRoy, focusing specifically on the class Mammalia. The text is likely to attract readers with an interest in natural history, biology, or the early foundations of evolutionary thought, particularly given the association with Charles Darwin, who contributed notes on the habits and ranges of the species discussed. The opening portion introduces the geographical context for the collection of specimens, detailing the various locations across South America and its surrounding islands visited during the voyage. Waterhouse, with supplementary information from Darwin, describes the diverse habitats where these mammals were found, from the lush landscapes of Brazil to the stark environments of Patagonia and the Galapagos Islands. The text serves as a foundational introduction to the detailed descriptions and classifications of mammalian species that follow, setting the stage for a rich exploration of biodiversity as observed during the Beagle’s journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ia/NHM_UK_L_3967751001#page/255
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Beagle Expedition (1831-1836)
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