A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia Volume 1 - Softcover

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A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia is a significant scientific work in which Charles Darwin explores the subclass Cirripedia, which includes barnacles. This publication is part of Darwin's early research and is notable for its detailed observations and classifications of these marine organisms, contributing to the broader understanding of crustaceans. The monograph is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing primarily on the taxonomy and anatomy of cirripedes. Darwin meticulously describes various species of barnacles, drawing on both his extensive field observations and the specimens he collected during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. His thorough examination includes detailed illustrations of the physical structures of these organisms, highlighting their unique features such as their calcareous shells and attachment mechanisms.

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