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Palaeontology, or a Systematic Summary of Extinct Animals and Their Geological Relations (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Paleontology is the science which treats of the evidences in the earth's strata of organic beings, which mainly consist of petrified or fossil remains of plants and animals, belonging, for the most part, to species that are extinct.
The endeavour to interpret such evidences has led to comparisons of the forms and structures of existing plants and animals, which have greatly and rapidly advanced the science of comparative anatomy, especially as applied to the animal kingdom, and more particularly to the hard and enduring parts of the animal frame, such as corals, shells, spines, crusts, scales, scutes, bones, and teeth.
In applying the results of these comparisons to the restoration of extinct species, physiology has benefited by the study of the relations of structure to function requisite to obtain an idea of the food and habits of such species. It has thus been enriched by the well-defined law of "correlation of structures."
Zoology has gained an immense accession of subjects through the determination of the nature and affinities of extinct animals, and its best aims have been proportionally advanced. Much further and truer insight has been carried into the natural arrangement and subdivision of the classes of animals since palæontology expanded our survey of them.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330250931
- ISBN 13 9781330250938
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages481
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of paleontology, exploring the evidence of ancient life preserved within the Earth's layers. Through meticulous examination of fossils, the author unveils a captivating narrative of extinct species, encompassing corals, shells, reptiles, mammals, and more. The author's approach goes beyond mere description, delving into the intricacies of comparative anatomy and physiology to reconstruct the forms, functions, and habits of these long-vanished creatures. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century's burgeoning scientific understanding, the book offers a window into a time when the vastness of geological time and the succession of life were coming into focus. The author navigates the complexities of classification systems, highlighting the connections between extinct organisms and their living counterparts. Important themes, such as the geographical distribution of species across time, the dynamics of extinction, and the evidence for ongoing evolutionary processes, are woven into the discussion. The book's insights underscore the profound interconnectedness of life through the ages and illuminate the ongoing dance between creation and extinction that has shaped the diversity of life on our planet. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330250938_0
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