Index for Cassell's Natural History, Vol. 3 (of 6) by Duncan

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"Cassell's Natural History, Vol. 3 (of 6)" edited by P. Martin Duncan is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume explores various animal families, focusing primarily on ungulates, rodents, and some other taxa, detailing their characteristics, classifications, and habitats. The text is richly illustrated, providing readers with visual insights into the anatomy and lifestyles of the animal groups discussed. The opening of this volume introduces the concept of Ruminantia, a significant group of mammals that includes sheep, goats, and gazelles. It elaborates on the unique digestive process of these animals, particularly their ability to ruminate, which involves a specialized stomach divided into four compartments. The chapter sets the stage for a detailed examination of various ruminants, providing insights into their anatomy, feeding habits, variety of species, and economic significance, particularly in relation to sheep farming and wool production. Through this detailed introduction, the reader gains an appreciation for the complex biological features that distinguish these animals within the broader context of natural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

• The Project Gutenberg eBook ofCassell's Natural History, Vol. 3 (of 6)
• CASSELL’SNATURAL HISTORY
• CONTENTS.
• LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
• Chapter 5
• CHAPTER I.ARTIODACTYLA—RUMINANTIA: BOVIDÆ—SHEEP, GOATS, AND GAZELLES.
• Chapter 7
• CHAPTER II.RUMINANTIA: BOVIDÆ (continued)—ANTELOPES.
• Chapter 9
• Chapter 10
• Chapter 11
• Chapter 12
• Chapter 13
• CHAPTER III.ARTIODACTYLA: RUMINANTIA—BOVIDÆ (Concluded).—OXEN, PRONGHORN ANTELOPE, MUSK [DEER], AND GIRAFFE.
• Chapter 15
• Chapter 16
• Chapter 17
• Chapter 18
• Chapter 19
• CHAPTER IV.THE CERVIDÆ, OR ANTLERED RUMINANTS:THE ELK, ELAPHINE, SUB-ELAPHINE, AND RUSINE DEER.
• Chapter 21
• CHAPTER V.THE MUNTJACS—THE ROEBUCK—CHINESE DEER—REINDEER—AMERICAN DEER—DEERLETS—CAMEL TRIBE—LLAMAS.
• Chapter 23
• Chapter 24
• Chapter 25
• ORDER RODENTIA.
• Chapter 27
• CHAPTER II.THE DORMOUSE, LOPHIOMYS, RAT, AND MOUSE FAMILIES.
• Chapter 29
• CHAPTER III.MOLE RATS, POUCHED RATS, POUCHED MICE, JERBOAS, AND OCTODONTIDÆ.
• Chapter 31
• CHAPTER IV.PORCUPINES—CHINCHILLAS—AGOUTIS—CAVIES—HARES AND RABBITS—PIKAS.
• Chapter 33
• Chapter 34
• Chapter 35
• Chapter 36
• Chapter 37
• CHAPTER V.FOSSIL RODENTIA.
• ORDER EDENTATA, OR BRUTA (ANIMALS WITHOUT FRONT TEETH).
• CHAPTER II.THE ANT-EATERS.
• Chapter 41
• CHAPTER III.THE ARMADILLO FAMILY.
• ORDER MARSUPIALIA, MARSUPIAL OR POUCHED ANIMALS.
• Chapter 44
• CHAPTER II.THE PHALANGER, POUCHED BADGER, AND DASYURE FAMILIES.
• Chapter 46
• Chapter 47
• CHAPTER III.THE OPOSSUMS.
• CHAPTER IV.SUB-ORDER—MONOTREMATA.[129]
• THE CLASS AVES.—THE BIRDS.
• CHAPTER II.THE ANATOMY OF A BIRD.[138]
• Chapter 52
• CHAPTER III.DIVISION I.—THE CARINATE BIRDS (CARINATÆ).
• Chapter 54
• Chapter 55
• CHAPTER IV.THE LONG-LEGGED HAWKS AND BUZZARDS.
• Chapter 57
• CHAPTER V.EAGLES AND FALCONS.
• Chapter 59
• Chapter 60
• CHAPTER VI.THE OSPREYS AND OWLS.
• Chapter 62
• CHAPTER VII.THE PARROTS.
• Chapter 64
• Chapter 65
• CHAPTER VIII.CUCKOOS—HONEY GUIDES—PLAINTAIN-EATERS—WOODPECKERS—TOUCANS—BARBETS.
• Chapter 67
• Chapter 68
• Chapter 69
• Chapter 70
• Chapter 71
• CHAPTER IX.THE JACAMARS, PUFF BIRDS, KINGFISHERS, HORNBILLS, AND HOOPOES.
• Chapter 73
• Chapter 74
• Chapter 75
• Chapter 76
• CHAPTER X.THE BEE-EATERS—MOTMOTS—ROLLERS—TROGONS—NIGHTJARS, OR GOATSUCKERS—SWIFTS—HUMMING BIRDS.
• Chapter 78
• Chapter 79
• Chapter 80
• Chapter 81
• Chapter 82
• Chapter 83
• Chapter 84
• THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
• Chapter 86

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