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The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs is a scientific book written by the famed naturalist Charles Darwin. The book was originally published in 1842 and is considered to be one of the most important works on coral reefs ever written. In this book, Darwin explores the structure and distribution of coral reefs in great detail. He begins by describing the different types of coral reefs and their physical characteristics. He then goes on to discuss the geological processes that have shaped these reefs over time, including the formation of atolls and barrier reefs. Darwin also examines the various forms of marine life that inhabit coral reefs, including the coral polyps themselves, as well as the fish, crustaceans, and other creatures that depend on these ecosystems for survival. He explores the complex relationships that exist between these different organisms and how they interact with one another to create thriving coral reef ecosystems. Throughout the book, Darwin draws on his extensive observations and research to provide a detailed and insightful analysis of coral reefs. He also offers his own theories and hypotheses about the formation and evolution of these ecosystems, which have since been the subject of much scientific debate and investigation. Overall, The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs is a seminal work in the field of marine biology and a testament to Darwin's keen observational skills and scientific acumen. It remains an important reference for researchers and scholars studying coral reefs and their role in the global ecosystem.Where the channel is narrow, the agency, which on unprotected coasts is most productive of sediment, namely the force of the breakers, is here entirely excluded, and the reef being breached in the front of the main valleys, much of the finer mud from the rivers must be transported into the open sea. As a current is formed by the water thrown over the edge of atoll-formed reefs, which carries sediment with it through the deep-water breaches.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Charles Darwin was a naturalist earned fame for the 'Theory of Evolution'. He was born on 12 February 1809 in Shrewsbury England. His father Robert Waring Darwin was a medical doctor and mother Susannah Wedgwood belonged to a famous pottery family. In his childhood he went Shrewsbury School, academically he was not good. For advanced learning, his father sends him to Edinburgh University in Scotland to become a doctor but he was not interested and he joined Christ's College Cambridge. His interests developed in botany thus, he studied John Stevens Henslow's course in botany, though he completed his graduation in 1831. As a naturalist Darwin got an opportunity to go to second sea voyage of H.M.S. Beagle to survey the coast of South America. On his voyage he studied plants and animal's life. His interests in life science evolved and after working more than 20 years, in 1859 his world fame work 'On the Origin of Species' was published. He explained theory of evolution by natural selection. He said that life on earth evolved from a common ancestor. On earth there is struggle for survival between members who have favourable traits they survive and reproduce, it is known as survival of fittest. Well adapted species survived and less became extinct. Earlier Darwin faced criticism but later he earned honour for the theory. Darwin died on 19 April 1882.
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Zustand: New. Über den AutorrnrnCharles Robert Darwin (12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. His proposition that all species of life have desce. Artikel-Nr. 447598200
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs is a scientific book written by the famed naturalist Charles Darwin. The book was originally published in 1842 and is considered to be one of the most important works on coral reefs ever written. In this book, Darwin explores the structure and distribution of coral reefs in great detail. He begins by describing the different types of coral reefs and their physical characteristics. He then goes on to discuss the geological processes that have shaped these reefs over time, including the formation of atolls and barrier reefs. Darwin also examines the various forms of marine life that inhabit coral reefs, including the coral polyps themselves, as well as the fish, crustaceans, and other creatures that depend on these ecosystems for survival. He explores the complex relationships that exist between these different organisms and how they interact with one another to create thriving coral reef ecosystems. Throughout the book, Darwin draws on his extensive observations and research to provide a detailed and insightful analysis of coral reefs. He also offers his own theories and hypotheses about the formation and evolution of these ecosystems, which have since been the subject of much scientific debate and investigation. Overall, The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs is a seminal work in the field of marine biology and a testament to Darwin's keen observational skills and scientific acumen. It remains an important reference for researchers and scholars studying coral reefs and their role in the global ecosystem.Where the channel is narrow, the agency, which on unprotected coasts is most productive of sediment, namely the force of the breakers, is here entirely excluded, and the reef being breached in the front of the main valleys, much of the finer mud from the rivers must be transported into the open sea. As a current is formed by the water thrown over the edge of atoll-formed reefs, which carries sediment with it through the deep-water breaches.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Artikel-Nr. 9781419184352
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