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The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 02 (of 10)Frank E. Beddard

The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 02 (of 10)

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Original author: Frank E. Beddard

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"The Cambridge Natural History, Vol. 02 (of 10)" by Frank E. Beddard et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This volume focuses on the classification, anatomy, and ecology of various phyla, specifically flatworms and mesozoa, providing detailed descriptions of different species within these groups. It aims to serve as an extensive resource for scholars of zoology and natural history. The opening of this volume introduces the topic of Platyhelminthes, also known as flatworms, detailing their physiological characteristics and diverse habitats. It elaborates on the classification of this phylum into three main groups: Turbellaria (free-living flatworms), Trematoda (flukes), and Cestoda (tapeworms). The text begins with a description of the Polyclad flatworm, "Leptoplana tremellaris", offering insights into its appearance, locomotion, feeding habits, reproductive system, and ecological role, thereby setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of these fascinating organisms.

The Cambridge natural history, Vol. 02 (of 10), by Frank E. Beddard. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #71891.

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29 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter I: Turbellaria10 words
  2. 2.Chapter II: Trematoda32 words
  3. 3.Chapter III: Cestoda35 words
  4. 4.Chapter XVIII: POLYZOA—continued21 words
  5. 5.Chapter XIX: POLYZOA—continued893 words
  6. 6.Introduction: Description of the Polyclad Leptoplana Tremellaris (1)8,789 words
  7. 7.Introduction: Description of the Polyclad Leptoplana Tremellaris (2)8,464 words
  8. 8.Introduction: Description of the Polyclad Leptoplana Tremellaris (3)1,246 words
  9. 9.Introduction: Nature of Cestodes—occurrence of Cestodes—the Tape-Worms of (1)8,682 words
  10. 10.Introduction: Nature of Cestodes—occurrence of Cestodes—the Tape-Worms of (2)3,081 words
  11. 11.Introduction: Nematoda—anatomy—embryology—classification—ascaridae (1)8,797 words
  12. 12.Introduction: Nematoda—anatomy—embryology—classification—ascaridae (2)8,684 words
  13. 13.Introduction: Nematoda—anatomy—embryology—classification—ascaridae (3)8,794 words
  14. 14.Introduction: Nematoda—anatomy—embryology—classification—ascaridae (4)8,832 words
  15. 15.Introduction: Nematoda—anatomy—embryology—classification—ascaridae (5)8,764 words
  1. 16.Introduction: Nematoda—anatomy—embryology—classification—ascaridae (6)8,884 words
  2. 17.Introduction: Nematoda—anatomy—embryology—classification—ascaridae (7)8,795 words
  3. 18.Introduction: Nematoda—anatomy—embryology—classification—ascaridae (8)2,563 words
  4. 19.Introduction: Anatomy—reproduction—bionomics—distribution—classification (1)8,780 words
  5. 20.Introduction: Anatomy—reproduction—bionomics—distribution—classification (2)6,977 words
  6. 21.Introduction: Anatomy—reproduction—classification—rhynchobdellae and5,679 words
  7. 22.Introduction: Anatomy—development—sipunculoidea—priapuloidea (1)8,802 words
  8. 23.Introduction: Anatomy—development—sipunculoidea—priapuloidea (2)7,443 words
  9. 24.Introduction: General Characters and Terminology—brown Bodies—history (1)8,874 words
  10. 25.Introduction: General Characters and Terminology—brown Bodies—history (2)8,835 words
  11. 26.Introduction: General Characters and Terminology—brown Bodies—history (3)6,893 words
  12. 27.Introduction: General Characters and Terminology—brown Bodies—history (4)6,676 words
  13. 28.Introduction: General Characters and Terminology—brown Bodies—history (5)7,970 words
  14. 29.Introduction: General Characters and Terminology—brown Bodies—history (6)1,505 words