The fauna of the deep sea by Sydney J. Hickson

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Author Hickson, Sydney J. (Sydney John), 1859-1940
Editor Lubbock, John, Sir, 1834-1913
Title The fauna of the deep sea
Series Title Modern science series
Contents A short history of the investigations -- The physical conditions of the abyss -- The relations of the abysmal zone and the origin of its fauna -- The characters of the deep-sea fauna -- The protozoa, cœlentera, and echinoderma of the deep sea -- The vermes and mollusca of the deep sea -- The arthropoda of the deep sea -- The fish of the deep sea.
Credits Richard Tonsing, Sharon Joiner, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Fauna of the Deep Sea" by Sydney J. Hickson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the mysteries of deep-sea life, exploring the various forms of animal life that exist at great depths in the ocean and the physical conditions of their habitats. It aims to consolidate significant findings from previous scientific expeditions and provide insights into the evolution and adaptations of deep-sea organisms. At the start of the book, Hickson discusses humanity's historical ignorance regarding deep-sea life, contrasting past beliefs that the ocean's depths were lifeless with more recent discoveries confirming the abundance of diverse organisms in extreme environments. He outlines the pioneering investigations that revealed the existence of deep-sea fauna, such as those conducted by the H.M.S. Challenger and other expeditions. The opening portion sets the stage for further exploration of the characteristics, physical conditions, and origins of deep-sea organisms, establishing a foundation for the detailed discussions that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Marine animals
Category Text
EBook-No. 64380
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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