On the Various Contrivances by Which British and Foreign Orchids are Fertilised by Insects: And on the...

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Charles Darwin

On the Various Contrivances by Which British and Foreign Orchids are Fertilised by Insects

And on the Good Effect of Intercrossing

Charles Darwin

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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRES
19 May 2011

Evolution; Plant reproduction & propagation

Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Darwin, Evolution and Genetics

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In this investigation of orchids, first published in 1862, Darwin expands on a point made in On the Origin of Species that he felt required further explanation, namely that he believes it to be 'a universal law of nature that organic beings require an occasional cross with another individual'. Darwin explains the method by which orchids are fertilised by insects, and argues that the intricate structure of their flowers evolved to favour cross pollination because of its advantages to the species. The book is written in Darwin's usual precise and elegant style, accessible despite its intricate detail. It includes a brief explanation of botanical terms and is illustrated with 34 woodcuts.

By: Charles Darwin
Imprint: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRES
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9781108027151
ISBN 10: 1108027156
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Darwin, Evolution and Genetics
Pages: 380
Publication Date: 19 May 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active