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The value of biology study lies in the work with the actual objects. It is not possible to provide specimens for every point in the work, nor is it always desirable to do so; for the beginning pupil may not be able to interest himself in the objects, and he may become immersed in details before he has arrived at any general view or reason of the subject. Great care must be exercised that the pupil is not swamped. Mere book work or memory stuffing is useless, and it may dwarf or divert the sympathies of active young minds.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as an introductory guide to plant biology. The author begins by explaining key botanical concepts and terms such as variation, the struggle for existence, survival of the fittest, and plant societies. The book goes on to discuss the life cycle of plants, from seeds and germination to roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, and seed dispersal. The book is rooted in historical and scientific exploration and observation, presenting natural phenomena as perceived by the scientific community at the time it was written. A major theme of the book is the idea of natural selection, introduced by Darwin and Wallace a few years before this text was written. The author discusses how this new framework can be used to explain observations of the natural world, although the theory of evolution is not explicitly mentioned. The book concludes by reflecting on the ecological significance of plants and our interdependence with them. The insights provided by this book have formed the basis of much subsequent research and continue to be relevant to contemporary discussions on topics such as biodiversity, food security, and climate change. 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 9781330260609_0
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