9781332098361 - Alternating Generations: A Biological Study of Oak Galls and Gall Flies (Classic Reprint) de Adler, Hermann (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of oak gall flies, those tiny insects that create elaborate growths on oak trees. The author meticulously details the history of scientific inquiry surrounding these galls, tracing back to the pioneering work of early naturalists who attempted to explain their mysterious origins. The book explores the various theories surrounding the origins of the galls, from spontaneous generation to metempsychosis and the more recent theories of dimorphism and metagenesis. The author then focuses on the complex life cycle of these insects, unraveling the mysteries of their alternating generations. The book presents a groundbreaking analysis of the authorââ â¢s own research into the mechanisms behind these fascinating transformations, examining the intricate workings of the insectsââ ⢠reproductive processes, especially the roles of the polar bodies and the transfer of hereditary traits. The book ultimately sheds light on the evolutionary forces that have shaped the remarkable relationship between oak gall flies and the oak trees they inhabit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.