The Power of Movement in Plants

By:

Charles Darwin

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - Darwin, Evolution and Genetics

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Written in collaboration with his son Francis, a notable botanist, this 1880 book builds on Darwin's earlier investigations into climbing plants, orchids, insectivorous plants, flower variety, and the processes of fertilisation. This detailed study of many species from seed to mature plant further develops Darwin's work on adaptation and evolution, with the aim of collating the results of individual studies into common factors applicable to plants in general. Particular emphasis is given to analysis and investigation of the process here termed circumnutation, the movement of the stem of the plant in order to direct the head in certain directions. This is seen as of paramount importance, with the conclusion that it is modification of this feature that has enabled plants to adapt and evolve so diversely. The authors also note similarities between plants and animals, such as sensitivity to touch and habit of action at certain times.

Release date Australia

July 20th, 2009

Author

Charles Darwin

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Contributor

With Francis Darwin

Illustrations

Worked examples or Exercises

Pages

608

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Darwin, Evolution and Genetics

Dimensions

140x216x34

ISBN-13

9781108003605

Product ID

3172455

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