A Dictionary of the Roots and Combining Forms of Scientific Words

by Tim Williams

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1411657934
• ISBN13: 9781411657939
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"