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LoC No.: 04013348
Title: An introduction to the study of mammals living and extinct
Original Publication: London: Adam and Charles Black, 1891.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Carlo Traverso, BnF/Gallica 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: "An Introduction to the Study of Mammals Living and Extinct" by William Henry Flower and Richard Lydekker is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work surveys the anatomy, classification, natural history, and economic significance of mammals, both living and extinct. It is aimed chiefly at students of zoology and other readers interested in mammalian biology, providing a detailed but accessible overview rather than an exhaustive treatise. The opening of the book begins with a preface outlining the authors' intentions to balance detail with accessibility for general readers and students, explaining their reliance on and integration of previous scholarly works and illustrations. The first chapter introduces the concept of "Mammalia," tracing the term's origin and clarifying its boundaries with other vertebrate classes. It covers the evolutionary history, anatomical traits, reproductive strategies, ecological diversity, and the immense practical importance of mammals to humans—including their roles in labor, food, clothing, and other products. In the initial portion of the second chapter, the book delves into anatomical detail, describing structures such as hair, coloration, scales, nails, claws, hooves, and various scent glands, before launching into an extensive discussion of mammalian dentition, emphasizing its biological and taxonomic significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Flower, William Henry, 1831-1899
Author: Lydekker, Richard, 1849-1915
EBook No.: 75947
Published: Apr 23, 2025
Downloads: 358
Language: English
Subject: Mammals
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04013348
Title: An introduction to the study of mammals living and extinct
Original Publication: London: Adam and Charles Black, 1891.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Carlo Traverso, BnF/Gallica 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: "An Introduction to the Study of Mammals Living and Extinct" by William Henry Flower and Richard Lydekker is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work surveys the anatomy, classification, natural history, and economic significance of mammals, both living and extinct. It is aimed chiefly at students of zoology and other readers interested in mammalian biology, providing a detailed but accessible overview rather than an exhaustive treatise. The opening of the book begins with a preface outlining the authors' intentions to balance detail with accessibility for general readers and students, explaining their reliance on and integration of previous scholarly works and illustrations. The first chapter introduces the concept of "Mammalia," tracing the term's origin and clarifying its boundaries with other vertebrate classes. It covers the evolutionary history, anatomical traits, reproductive strategies, ecological diversity, and the immense practical importance of mammals to humans—including their roles in labor, food, clothing, and other products. In the initial portion of the second chapter, the book delves into anatomical detail, describing structures such as hair, coloration, scales, nails, claws, hooves, and various scent glands, before launching into an extensive discussion of mammalian dentition, emphasizing its biological and taxonomic significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Flower, William Henry, 1831-1899
Author: Lydekker, Richard, 1849-1915
EBook No.: 75947
Published: Apr 23, 2025
Downloads: 358
Language: English
Subject: Mammals
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.