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The Orchids: Natural History And Classification,New
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This Lively Examination Of The Structure, Classification, Evolution, And Ecology Of The Orchidaceae Will Appeal To Anyone With An Eye For Beauty Or A Bent For Natural History. It Will Provide Professional Biologists And Amateur Orchidists Alike With A Deeper Understandingand A Thoroughly New Classificationof This, The Largest Flowering Family In The Plant Kingdom.The Book Is Richly Illustrated, With 95 Color Photographs And 99 Line Drawings Emphasizing Orchid Morphology. But In The Context Of Serious Orchidology, Aesthetic Richness Is Not A Superficial Vanity. It Is The Result Of Evolutionary Processes That Demand Adaptation And Reward Diversity, And Dresslers Exploration Of These Mechanisms Demonstrates How Well The Orchids Have Met The Challenge, With Over 20,000 Species, A Geographical Range From Sweden To Tierra Del Fuego, And, At Times, As Many As 47 Different Species On A Single Tree. But Both The Orchids Success And Their Profligate Beauty Are Grounded, In Part, In Their Voluptuary Nature, And One Of Dresslers Most Engaging Themes Is The Reproductive Adaptations, Worthy Of A Renaissance Courtesan, That Orchids Use To Attract, Deceive, And Manipulate Pollinating Insects.The Orchid Family Is Actively Evolving, Providing Rich Possibilities For Comparative Study. Yet No One, Whether Professional Or Amateur, Could Reasonably Proceed Without First Addressing Robert Dresslers The Orchids. Its New Classification Alone, Including Pollination Biology, Phyletic Trends, Chromosome Counts, And Generic Relationships, Will Stand As A Watershed Contribution To The Field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Orchids: Natural History and Classification'? A: The book examines the structure, classification, evolution, and ecology of the Orchidaceae family, providing insights for both professional biologists and amateur orchid enthusiasts.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in this book? A: The book features 95 color photographs and 99 line drawings that highlight orchid morphology.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Orchids'? A: The author of the book is Robert Dressler.
- Q: When was 'The Orchids' first published? A: The book was first published on April 27, 1981.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Orchids' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What makes 'The Orchids' a significant contribution to its field? A: The book provides a new classification of orchids, along with insights into pollination biology, phyletic trends, and generic relationships, making it a key resource for study.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in orchidology? A: Yes, the book is designed to appeal to both professional biologists and amateur orchidists, making it accessible for beginners.
- Q: What topics related to orchids does the book cover? A: The book covers various topics, including orchid morphology, reproductive adaptations, evolutionary processes, and the ecological significance of orchids.