Report on the Radiolaria Collected by H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-1876, Second Part: Subclass Osculosa; Index / Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-76, Vol. XVIII

Name: Report on the Radiolaria Collected by H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-1876, Second Part: Subclass Osculosa; Index / Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-76, Vol. XVIII
Author: Ernst Haeckel

By Ernst Haeckel

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A thorough monographic treatment of Osculosa radiolarians—chiefly Nassellaria and Phæodaria—presenting systematic classifications and diagnostic descriptions of orders, families, genera, and species; detailed comparative morphology of central capsules, porous basal areas and podoconus structures, and siliceous skeleton types; extensive plates and measurements; and supporting material including notes on dimensions, habitat observations, addenda, errata, and an index for taxonomic reference.

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Ernst Haeckel

Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) was a German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, and artist, renowned for his contributions to the fields of evolutionary biology and ecology. He is best known for popularizing Charles Darwin's theory of evolution in Germany and for his extensive work on the classification of living organisms. Haeckel's notable works include "The History of Creation," which explores the development of life on Earth, and "The Evolution of Man," where he discusses human evolution. His ideas on monism sought to unify science and religion, influencing both scientific thought and philosophical discourse during his time.