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Histoire naturelle des poissons

Histoire naturelle des poissons is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Histoire naturelle des poissons rather than just read about it. In short: Histoire naturelle des poissons is a 22-volume treatment of ichthyology published in 1828–1849 by the French savant Georges Cuvier (1769–1832) and his student and successor Achille Valenciennes (1794–1865). It was a systematic compendium of the fishes of the world known at that time, and treated altogether 4 514 species of fishes, of which 2 311 were new to science.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Histoire naturelle des poissons is a 22-volume treatment of ichthyology published in 1828–1849 by the French savant Georges Cuvier (1769–1832) and his student and successor Achille Valenciennes (1794–1865). It was a systematic compendium of the fishes of the world known at that time, and treated altogether 4 514 species of fishes, of which 2 311 were new to science. It is still one of the most ambitious undertakings in ichthyology ever. Most of the work appeared after the death of Cuvier. Later, Auguste Duméril still supplemented the work by two volumes in 1865 and 1870, which dealt mostly with groups that Cuvier had omitted, such as sharks. Cuvier's treatment was not only based on the resources and samples of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, where he was a director, but also on an extensive network of correspondents and explorers that were travelling around the world and collecting and sending samples and observations.

References

External links Histoire naturelle des poissons t.1 - t.22 online version at Biodiversity Heritage Library Histoire naturelle des poissons. Vol. 6 in Google Books A. Dumeril (1865) Histoire naturelle des poissons, ou, Ichthyologie générale, vol. 2 supplementary volume online at Biodiversity Heritage Library

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Histoire naturelle des poissons

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Histoire naturelle des poissons claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Histoire naturelle des poissons before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Histoire naturelle des poissons ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Histoire naturelle des poissons

In research: Histoire naturelle des poissons appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Histoire naturelle des poissons in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Histoire naturelle des poissons is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1828 non-fiction books, Fish stubs, Ichthyological literature, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Histoire naturelle des poissons outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

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Why does Histoire naturelle des poissons matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Histoire naturelle des poissons?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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