A Dictionary of the Roots and Combining Forms of Scientific Words
Paperback, 254 pages
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Have you ever wondered where scientific words and names come from? Why are honey bees known as ‘Apis mellifera’, why is a daisy known as ‘Bellis perennis'? If you are curious about words you can use this book to find out exactly what ‘artiodactyl’ means, what an ‘ectoloph’ is and where you can find ‘Cantium’. There are over 12,800 entries, plus directions for using the word-roots, pronunciation rules, guidance for constructing scientific names and general principles of transliteration.
Additionally there are appendices listing the adjectival forms of geographical names; some common terms for animals, plants and structures, activities and habitats; shapes, sizes, colors, textures, patterns, numbers, quantity,...More >
Additionally there are appendices listing the adjectival forms of geographical names; some common terms for animals, plants and structures, activities and habitats; shapes, sizes, colors, textures, patterns, numbers, quantity,...More >
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Product Details
| ISBN | 978-1-4116-5793-9 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Tim Williams |
| Copyright | ©2008 Tim Williams (Standard Copyright License) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Publication Date | June 15, 2008 |
| Lulu Sales Rank | 1331 |
| Page Count | 254 pages |
| Size | U.S. Trade |
| Binding | Perfect Bound |
| Interior Color | Black And White |
