A Synopsis of Animal Classification (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Harris Hawthorne Wilder

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332220568 ISBN 13 : 9781332220564

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the ideas behind how scientists group animals, from single-celled ancestors to living giants. This book presents a clear map of animal life, explaining the main divisions and how they fit together in a long, shared history. It puts every familiar creature into a larger framework, helping you see connections across the animal world.

The pages introduce the major types and sub-types that classify animals, starting with Protozoa and moving through Metazoa, Chelicerata, Crustacea, and beyond. It shows how different groups are defined by structure, development, and key features, and illustrates how scholars have debated the best way to organize this diversity. The text blends historical perspective with practical detail, making the complexity of classification accessible to readers new to the topic.

• Clear overview of the major groups: Protozoa, Coelenterata, and Coelomata, plus Ambulacralia and Chordata.


• Details on sub-types and representative examples like Porifera, Cnidaria, Annelida, and Arthropoda.


• Discussion of evolving ideas in classification and how scholars group life forms.


• A compact framework suitable for study or general natural history curiosity.

Ideal for readers beginning a study of natural history, or anyone seeking a straightforward guide to animal classification.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1902. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332220568
• ISBN 13: 9781332220564
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 63
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