De koraal-eilanden: fragment uit het dagboek van een natuuronderzoeker by Darwin
"De koraal-eilanden: fragment uit het dagboek van een natuuronderzoeker" by Darwin is a scientific publication likely written during the early to mid-19th century. The book serves as a travelogue and a natural history account, chronicling the observations of Charles Darwin during his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. It focuses on the geological and biological phenomena he encountered, particularly concerning coral islands and reef formations. In this fragment, Darwin vividly describes his explorationsof the coral islands, particularly those of the Keeling or Kokos Islands, and provides intricate details about their ecosystems. He discusses the diverse flora and fauna, including the unique coconut palms that thrive on the islands, as well as the inhabitants' lifestyles and challenges. Furthermore, Darwin delves into the formation of coral reefs, highlighting the relationship between sea life and the geological characteristics of these structures, while also noting the impact of environmental conditions on their ecosystems. His observations reflect not only the natural history of the islands but also underline the intricacies of ecological interdependence, reinforcing the importance of careful scientific analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 |
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| Title | De koraal-eilanden: fragment uit het dagboek van een natuuronderzoeker De Aarde en haar Volken, 1875 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | QE: Science: Geology |
| Subject | Coral reefs and islands |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48109 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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