Cassell's Natural History, Vol. 2 (of 6) by P. Martin Duncan et al.

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Editor Duncan, P. Martin (Peter Martin), 1821-1891
Contributor Dawkins, William Boyd, 1838-1929
Contributor Garrod, A. H. (Alfred Henry), 1846-1879
Contributor Murie, James, 1832-1925
Contributor Oakley, H. W.
Contributor Parker, T. Jeffery (Thomas Jeffery), 1850-1897
Contributor Parker, William Kitchen, 1823-1890
Title Cassell's Natural History, Vol. 2 (of 6)
Note Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The Land Carnivora / W.K. Parker and T.J. Parker -- The Aquatic or Marine Carnivora / J. Murie -- Cetacea / J. Murie -- Sirenia / J. Murie -- Proboscidea / W.B. Dawkins and H.W. Oakley -- Hyracoidea / W.B. Dawkins and H.W. Oakley -- Ungulata: Perissodactyla; Artiodactyla / W.B. Dawkins, H.W. Oakley, and A.H. Garrod.
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Summary "Cassell's Natural History, Vol. II" by P. Martin Duncan et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the order Carnivora, detailing various families of carnivorous mammals, including their anatomy, behavior, geographic distribution, and ecological significance. Through the lens of zoology, it explores the adaptations that enable these species to thrive as predators within their respective habitats. The opening of this work introduces the Carnivora, highlighting the division between terrestrial (Fissipedia) and aquatic (Pinnipedia) carnivores. The text emphasizes the significance of these animals in both the natural world and human culture, discussing their roles as both companions, such as dogs, and formidable predators. It delves into their evolutionary adaptations, anatomical structures, and the broader implications of their existence in the ecosystem, such as pest control and the balance of herbivore populations. The writer sets the stage for a detailed examination of the cat family, beginning with their unique characteristics and importance as apex predators. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Animals
Subject Animal behavior
Subject Zoology
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