The works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 2 (of 4) : A treatise on…
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"The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 2 (of 4): A Treatise on Comparative Embryology" is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses specifically on the development of invertebrates, aiming to provide detail on the processes of embryology that are not typically found in standard textbooks. Through a comprehensive account of animal morphology, the work seeks to be a significant resource for both students and researchers in
the field of embryology. The opening of this volume presents a preface that outlines the author's objectives for the text, stating a deliberate focus on comparative embryology from a morphological perspective. Balfour emphasizes the importance of understanding how embryonic development reflects evolutionary relationships among different species. He also discusses the organization of the content, dividing it into clearly defined sections and chapters, which include extensive references and illustrations, indicating a rigorous scientific methodology aimed at promoting clarity and accessibility for learners in embryological studies. The author acknowledges contributions and critiques from various prominent scientists, underscoring the collaborative nature of scientific progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Balfour, Francis M. (Francis Maitland), 1851-1882 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Foster, M. (Michael), Sir, 1836-1907 |
| Editor | Sedgwick, Adam, 1854-1913 |
| Title | The works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 2 (of 4) : A treatise on comparative embryology: Invertebrata |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Zoology |
| Subject | Embryology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45018 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1000 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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