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IN Physics, Chemistry and Mineralogy the properties of the Objects are measured and expressed by means of figures called constants. A constant is independent of any theory: it is the exact expression Of a fact. The constants are in reality the material by means Of which theories are built up, the explana tion Of the Observed facts is found and the road opened for new discoveries.
In Botany and Zoology, on the contrary, the properties (characters) Of the living things are usually described by means Of terms. We say that a given Object is long or short, broad or narrow, Oblong or oval, etc. Much progress would be rendered possible if such terms as long, broad, short, etc., were replaced by figures. This would be simple enough if the properties Of animals and plants were invariable. Unfortunately these properties are almost always variable, not only within the limits Of one species, but also among the children of the same parents and even among the progeny Of one parent.l Variability has been hitherto the great Obstacle which has rendered impossible the general use Of quantitative data (figures) in Biological Sciences.
The Object Of the present book is to describe a method by which biological constants may be established.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a groundbreaking method for describing and classifying living beings using quantitative data. The author challenges the traditional approach, which relies on vague terms and subjective observations. Instead, the book proposes measuring observable properties and expressing them as numbers, thereby establishing constants for each species. This approach allows for precise comparisons and the identification of fundamental differences between species. The book explores the implications of this method for understanding variation, heredity, and the nature of species themselves. It provides a rigorous framework for studying the diversity of life and opens new avenues for scientific inquiry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282691417_0
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