Evenings at the microscope; or, researches among the minuter organs and forms of animal life

In Evenings, English naturalist Gosse examines the structure of hair, feathers and scales; various sea animals including shrimps, barnacles, jelly fishes and mullusks; the parts of insect anatomy; as well as spiders, worms, zoophytes and protozoa. Illustrated, with information about microscope manip...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gosse, Philip Henry, 1810-1888
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge 1859
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns/id/32923
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Summary:In Evenings, English naturalist Gosse examines the structure of hair, feathers and scales; various sea animals including shrimps, barnacles, jelly fishes and mullusks; the parts of insect anatomy; as well as spiders, worms, zoophytes and protozoa. Illustrated, with information about microscope manipulation and the preparation and handling of specimens. "Published under the direction of the Committee of General Literature and Education, appointed by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge" (title page). Includes index.