Reptiles - Part V - The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S Beagle (eBook)

Under the Command of Captain Fitzroy - During the Years 1832 to 1836

Charles Darwin, Thomas Bell (Autoren)

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2020
80 Seiten
Read Books Ltd. (Verlag)
9781528768962 (ISBN)

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In this groundbreaking scientific study, Charles Darwin introduces his theory of evolution and the process of natural selection. The seminal work went on to form the foundation of the modern understanding of biology and natural science.

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This final volume of the monumental Zoology series, published in 1843, documents the herpetological specimens collected by Charles Darwin during the five-year expedition of H.M.S. Beagle (1832-1836).

The work provides the scientific descriptions and classifications of the amphibians and reptiles gathered from various global stopping points, most notably the coasts of South America and the Galapagos Islands. This collection included tortoises, lizards, and frogs, many of which were new to Western science.

As with the other volumes, Darwin served as the editor and supervisor of the entire work. He integrated detailed information from his original field labels and notes into the text, providing crucial context regarding the habits, coloration, and geographical distribution of the species while they were observed in life. This careful documentation of distinct varieties inhabiting separate islands, such as the famous Galapagos marine iguana, became essential evidence for his later revolutionary thinking on the modification and geographical succession of species.

Contents include:

• Alsodes Monticola


• Amblyrynchus Cristatus


• Ameiva Longicauda


• Borborocaetes Bibronii


• Bufo Chilensis


• Centrura Flagellifer


• Cyclodus Casuarinae


• Cystignathus Georgianus


• Diplolaemus Bibronii, etc.

Reptiles, Part V concludes the comprehensive zoological catalog of the voyage, marking the completion of one of the most significant publications in the history of natural science.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.10.2020
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Evolution
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
• Schlagworte: animal descendants drawings example journal man • animal theory dna the • atlantic marine biology discovery study journey • ecology diagram life summary darwinism descent • evolution hms ship natural selection theory nature • famous scientist history taxonomy illustrated dna • Habitats • herpetology biology human • illustrated scientific • important expedition origin species early anatomy • key humanity mechanism • Natural selection • original dragon lizard dinosaur theories galapagos • origin species anatomy • outdoor men selection dna • preservation favored life • reptile anatomy • reptile specimens • species reference
• ISBN-13: 9781528768962 / 9781528768962