Publisher's Synopsis
The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs is a scientific book written by the famed naturalist Charles Darwin. The book was originally published in 1842 and is considered to be one of the most important works on coral reefs ever written. In this book, Darwin explores the structure and distribution of coral reefs in great detail. He begins by describing the different types of coral reefs and their physical characteristics. He then goes on to discuss the geological processes that have shaped these reefs over time, including the formation of atolls and barrier reefs. Darwin also examines the various forms of marine life that inhabit coral reefs, including the coral polyps themselves, as well as the fish, crustaceans, and other creatures that depend on these ecosystems for survival. He explores the complex relationships that exist between these different organisms and how they interact with one another to create thriving coral reef ecosystems. Throughout the book, Darwin draws on his extensive observations and research to provide a detailed and insightful analysis of coral reefs. He also offers his own theories and hypotheses about the formation and evolution of these ecosystems, which have since been the subject of much scientific debate and investigation. Overall, The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs is a seminal work in the field of marine biology and a testament to Darwin's keen observational skills and scientific acumen. It remains an important reference for researchers and scholars studying coral reefs and their role in the global ecosystem.Where the channel is narrow, the agency, which on unprotected coasts is most productive of sediment, namely the force of the breakers, is here entirely excluded, and the reef being breached in the front of the main valleys, much of the finer mud from the rivers must be transported into the open sea. As a current is formed by the water thrown over the edge of atoll-formed reefs, which carries sediment with it through the deep-water breaches.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
