| Author |
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 |
| Title |
The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Variation_of_Animals_and_Plants_Under_Domestication
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Sue Asscher, Derek Thompson and Robert J. Robbins
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| Summary |
"The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive exploration of how domestication influences the variation observed in both animals and plants, emphasizing the principles of artificial selection and the underlying mechanisms that drive change in domesticated species. At the start of this extensive study, Darwin outlines his intention to investigate the variations in domesticated animals and plants caused by human intervention. He begins with domestic dogs and cats, considering the historical context of their domestication and the traits that likely trace back to wild ancestors. Darwin discusses diverse breeds of dogs, the characteristics distinguishing them, and the lineage from which they appear to descend. He examines the role of selective breeding and its effects, establishing a foundation for the arguments he intends to develop regarding the dynamics of species variability under human influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Variation (Biology)
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| Subject |
Domestic animals
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| Subject |
Plants, Cultivated
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3332 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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