The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms
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The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms is a scientific book by Charles Darwin that examines how earthworms shape soil structure and fertility through their biological activity.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms Context triple: [Charles Darwin, notableWork, The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms]
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On the Various Contrivances by which British and Foreign Orchids are Fertilised by Insects
On the Various Contrivances by which British and Foreign Orchids are Fertilised by Insects is a scientific work by Charles Darwin that details how orchid structures and insect behavior coevolved to achieve effective pollination, providing key evidence for his theory of natural selection.
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On the Origin of Species
On the Origin of Species is Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking 1859 scientific work that introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection and transformed modern biology.
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Sociobiology: The New Synthesis
Sociobiology: The New Synthesis is a landmark 1975 book by biologist Edward O. Wilson that founded the modern field of sociobiology by applying evolutionary theory to the study of social behavior in animals and humans.
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D.
The Theory of Island Biogeography
The Theory of Island Biogeography is a foundational ecological work that explains how species richness on islands is shaped by the balance between immigration and extinction, profoundly influencing modern conservation biology and biogeography.
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The Ants
The Ants is a Pulitzer Prize–winning scientific book that provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of ant biology, behavior, and social organization.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms Target entity description: The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms is a scientific book by Charles Darwin that examines how earthworms shape soil structure and fertility through their biological activity.
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A.
On the Various Contrivances by which British and Foreign Orchids are Fertilised by Insects
On the Various Contrivances by which British and Foreign Orchids are Fertilised by Insects is a scientific work by Charles Darwin that details how orchid structures and insect behavior coevolved to achieve effective pollination, providing key evidence for his theory of natural selection.
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B.
On the Origin of Species
On the Origin of Species is Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking 1859 scientific work that introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection and transformed modern biology.
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C.
Sociobiology: The New Synthesis
Sociobiology: The New Synthesis is a landmark 1975 book by biologist Edward O. Wilson that founded the modern field of sociobiology by applying evolutionary theory to the study of social behavior in animals and humans.
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D.
The Theory of Island Biogeography
The Theory of Island Biogeography is a foundational ecological work that explains how species richness on islands is shaped by the balance between immigration and extinction, profoundly influencing modern conservation biology and biogeography.
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E.
The Ants
The Ants is a Pulitzer Prize–winning scientific book that provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of ant biology, behavior, and social organization.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
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| instanceOf |
non-fiction book
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scientific book ⓘ work of science ⓘ |
| author |
Charles Darwin
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Charles Darwin ⓘ
surface form:
Charles Robert Darwin
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| chronologicallyAfter |
The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
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The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals ⓘ |
| contains |
case studies of archaeological sites
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experimental observations ⓘ long-term field studies ⓘ quantitative measurements ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| DarwinWorkNumber | one of Darwin's last books ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
biology
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ecology ⓘ geology ⓘ soil science ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
casting of soil by earthworms
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decomposition of organic matter by worms ⓘ earthworm burrowing activity ⓘ effects of worms on soil fertility ⓘ effects of worms on soil structure ⓘ mixing of soil layers by worms ⓘ role of earthworms in soil formation ⓘ |
| genre |
natural history
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scientific literature ⓘ |
| hasForm |
digital text
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printed book ⓘ |
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The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms
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surface form:
The Formation of Vegetable Mould, through the Action of Worms, with Observations on their Habits
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| impact |
contributed to understanding of ecosystem engineering by animals
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influenced later soil science ⓘ |
| notableFor |
detailed study of earthworm behavior
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early work in soil ecology ⓘ popularizing the importance of earthworms ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| pages | over 300 pages ⓘ |
| partOf | Charles Darwin bibliography ⓘ |
| placeOfPublication |
London, England
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surface form:
London
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| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1881 ⓘ |
| publisher | John Murray ⓘ |
| subject |
agriculture
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bioturbation ⓘ decomposition ⓘ earthworms ⓘ ecology ⓘ geology ⓘ plant nutrition ⓘ soil fertility ⓘ soil formation ⓘ |
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Subject: The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms Description of subject: The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms is a scientific book by Charles Darwin that examines how earthworms shape soil structure and fertility through their biological activity.
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The Power of Movement in Plants
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The Formation of Vegetable Mould, through the Action of Worms, with Observations on their Habits
Charles Darwin's later scientific works
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