On the Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants

Darwin's 1865 study of the mechanics of climbing plants shows the development of his ideas about adaptation and environment. Inspired by the work of the botanist Asa Gray, Darwin examined a variety of plants and was fascinated by their different methods of climbing: by twisting stem, leaf, tendril or root.

• | By (Author): Charles Darwin
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 20, 2009
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 128 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1108003591
• | ISBN-13: 9781108003599