The Ferns

von F. O. Bower

360 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"The Ferns" is a definitive and comprehensive study of one of the most significant groups in the plant kingdom, written by the renowned botanist F.O. Bower. In this second volume of his landmark trilogy, the author delves deeply into the comparative morphology and evolutionary history of specific fern families, focusing on the Eusporangiatae and other more primitive lineages. Through meticulous observation and detailed analysis, the work explores the structural complexity and life cycles of these ancient vascular plants, providing an essential foundation for understanding the phylogenetic relationships within the Filicales.Bower's masterwork is celebrated for its rigorous scientific approach and its contribution to the field of pteridology. It serves as an invaluable resource for botanists, researchers, and students interested in the anatomical and developmental aspects of plant evolution. By synthesizing vast amounts of morphological data, "The Ferns" offers a profound look at the diversity of plant life and the evolutionary pathways that have shaped the natural world. This volume remains a classic text in botanical literature, reflecting the peak of early 20th-century morphological research and continuing to provide insights into the classification and biological heritage of ferns.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025463643
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press