The Story of Pollination
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (640 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1533317194 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Well-illustrated with detailed line drawings by Hilda Kern and b/w photographs.. The Story of Pollination, first published in 1961, is a classic introduction to plant pollination, the process whereby pollen is transferred to a plant's female organs, part of the process of fertilization. Written in a semi-popular style, author Bastiaan Meeuse (1916-1999) a botany professor at the University of Washington, explores and explains in clear language the often fantastic world of how plants attract pollinators, and their relationships with the many types of insects and other ani
Shelly Collins said Delightful introduction to the evolution that shapes pollination and pollinators. Published in 1961 by the University of Washington Press, this engaging book was written by jolly Dutchman BJD Meeuse. I took a class from him while studying botany at UW called Reproductive Biology of Flowering Plants. His book as well as his lectures were animated and draws the student into the amazing world of nature. Mr. Meeuse studied under Niko Tinbergen, another Dutchman and famous biologist at Oxford U in England, who in turn had several famous doctoral students including Richard Dawkins. This boo