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A Student's Text-Book of Botany (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Sydney Howard Vines

 
9781330347775: A Student's Text-Book of Botany (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how plant bodies are built and organized, with clear guidance from a classic text.

A Student's Text-Book of Botany explains morphology, anatomy, and classification in plain language, helping you see how form relates to function.

This edition surveys the whole plant body—from its segmentation and symmetry to the development of tissues, organs, and the vascular system. It introduces key ideas like homologous and analogous parts, and it explains how form changes in different life stages. You’ll also get an approachable look at how plants are grouped into major lineages, from algae to seed plants, along with the basics of cellular structure and tissue types. The book emphasizes comparison and light, concrete examples to make morphology meaningful for students and enthusiasts alike.
  • How scientists categorize plant parts by development and form (homology and analogy)
  • The journey from cells to tissues to organs, and how structure reflects function
  • An overview of major plant groups, including thallophytes, bryophytes, and pteridophytes
  • An introduction to life cycles, reproduction, and the alternation of generations
Ideal for students beginning botany, educators seeking a clear introductory reference, and curious readers exploring plant life with a solid, non-technical foundation.

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