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The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle

Under the Command of Captain Fitzroy, R.N., during the Years 1832 to 1836
 
Edition number and title: Volume 3:Fish and Reptilia
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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ISBN13:9781108068192
ISBN10:1108068197
Binding:Paperback
No. of pages:342 pages
Size:297x210 mm
Weight:250 g
Language:English
Illustrations: 44 b/w illus.
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Short description:

This five-part work (1839-43), reissued in three volumes, describes and illustrates the zoological specimens collected during Darwin's momentous voyage.

Long description:
Published in five parts between 1839 and 1843, and reissued here in three volumes, this work showcases the zoological specimens and fossils collected during Charles Darwin's momentous voyage of discovery. Acting as the overall editor, Darwin (1809-82) enlisted a group of naturalists to assist with the task of identifying and describing the species. Each man contributed a particular section according to his expertise. Volume 3 comprises Part 4 (1842) and Part 5 (1843). Leonard Jenyns (1800-93), who was the original choice as naturalist for the Beagle voyage, classified the fish for Part 4. Over half of these were newly discovered species. Professor of zoology at King's College London, Thomas Bell (1792-1880) classified and commented on the reptiles for Part 5. He also wrote about the amphibians Darwin had collected. This volume contains nearly fifty plates of detailed illustrations.
Table of Contents:
Part I. Fish: Introduction; 1. Acanthopterygii; 2. Malacopterygii; 3. Lophobranchii; 4. Plectognathi; 5. Cyclostomi; Index; Part II. Reptilia: Preface; 1. Reptiles; 2. Amphibia.