| Author |
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 |
| Title |
Coral Reefs
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Structure_and_Distribution_of_Coral_Reefs
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Sue Asscher and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Coral Reefs" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication composed in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the structure, distribution, and origin of coral reefs, primarily focusing on types such as atolls, barrier reefs, and fringing reefs. Darwin's treatise not only provides detailed observations from his travels but also aims to explain the unique forms and the ecological significance of coral formations. At the start of the book, Darwin introduces the main themes and objectives of his exploration into coral reefs. He outlines the classification of coral formations into three primary categories: lagoon islands (atolls), barrier reefs, and fringing reefs. He expresses his astonishment at the natural beauty and complexity of these structures, using a blend of observational data and descriptions of various reefs, including Keeling atoll as a prime example. Darwin goes on to provide early insights into the geological processes that have shaped these ecosystems, particularly emphasizing the interplay of subsidence and coral growth as a factor in the formation of these diverse marine structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QE: Science: Geology
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| Subject |
Beagle Expedition (1831-1836)
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| Subject |
Coral reefs and islands
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| Subject |
Volcanoes
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| Subject |
Islands
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| Subject |
Geology -- South America
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2690 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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