A Monograph of the Insectivora, systematic and anatomical
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*A Monograph of the Insectivora, systematic and anatomical* is a comprehensive 19th-century zoological work by George Edward Dobson that provides detailed taxonomic and anatomical studies of insectivorous mammals.
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Target entity: A Monograph of the Insectivora, systematic and anatomical Context triple: [George Edward Dobson, hasWritten, A Monograph of the Insectivora, systematic and anatomical]
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Mammalian Species
Mammalian Species is a peer-reviewed scientific series that provides detailed taxonomic and biological accounts of individual mammal species worldwide.
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A Catalogue of the Mammalia in the Museum of the East-India Company
"A Catalogue of the Mammalia in the Museum of the East-India Company" is a 19th-century zoological reference work by Thomas Horsfield that systematically documents and describes the mammal specimens held in the East India Company's museum.
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Cours de l’histoire naturelle des mammifères
Cours de l’histoire naturelle des mammifères is a foundational 19th-century zoological work on the classification and comparative anatomy of mammals by French naturalist Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire.
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The Life of Mammals
The Life of Mammals is a landmark BBC nature documentary series presented by David Attenborough that explores the evolution, diversity, and behavior of mammal species around the world.
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The Geographical Distribution of Animals
The Geographical Distribution of Animals is a foundational 19th-century biogeography work by Alfred Russel Wallace that systematically analyzes how and why animal species are distributed across different regions of the world.
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Target entity: A Monograph of the Insectivora, systematic and anatomical Target entity description: *A Monograph of the Insectivora, systematic and anatomical* is a comprehensive 19th-century zoological work by George Edward Dobson that provides detailed taxonomic and anatomical studies of insectivorous mammals.
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A.
Mammalian Species
Mammalian Species is a peer-reviewed scientific series that provides detailed taxonomic and biological accounts of individual mammal species worldwide.
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B.
A Catalogue of the Mammalia in the Museum of the East-India Company
"A Catalogue of the Mammalia in the Museum of the East-India Company" is a 19th-century zoological reference work by Thomas Horsfield that systematically documents and describes the mammal specimens held in the East India Company's museum.
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C.
Cours de l’histoire naturelle des mammifères
Cours de l’histoire naturelle des mammifères is a foundational 19th-century zoological work on the classification and comparative anatomy of mammals by French naturalist Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire.
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D.
The Life of Mammals
The Life of Mammals is a landmark BBC nature documentary series presented by David Attenborough that explores the evolution, diversity, and behavior of mammal species around the world.
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E.
The Geographical Distribution of Animals
The Geographical Distribution of Animals is a foundational 19th-century biogeography work by Alfred Russel Wallace that systematically analyzes how and why animal species are distributed across different regions of the world.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
scientific book
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taxonomic work ⓘ zoological monograph ⓘ |
| aim | to provide a comprehensive account of Insectivora ⓘ |
| audience |
comparative anatomists
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mammalogists ⓘ zoologists ⓘ |
| author | George Edward Dobson ⓘ |
| authorOccupation | George Edward Dobson was a zoologist ⓘ |
| authorSpecialization |
George Edward Dobson specialized in small mammals
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linked to:
George Edward Dobson
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| contains |
descriptions of external morphology of insectivorous mammals
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descriptions of internal anatomy of insectivorous mammals ⓘ systematic keys for classification of Insectivora ⓘ |
| contribution |
documented anatomical characteristics of insectivorous mammals
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provided detailed taxonomic treatment of Insectivora ⓘ |
| field |
comparative anatomy
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mammalogy ⓘ taxonomy ⓘ zoology ⓘ |
| focus |
anatomical description of insectivorous mammals
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systematic classification of Insectivora ⓘ |
| genre | scientific literature ⓘ |
| historicalContext | produced during the development of modern mammalian systematics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Insectivora
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linked to:
Eulipotyphla
insectivorous mammals ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| scientificDiscipline | natural history ⓘ |
| scientificStatus | historically important work in mammalogy ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed | 19th century zoological knowledge ⓘ |
| typeOfWork | monograph ⓘ |
| usedFor |
reference in comparative anatomy of small mammals
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reference in mammalian taxonomy ⓘ |
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