Earthworm, The

Synopsis

A study of the structure and habits of the earthworm. Shows its external appearance and mode of life and internal structure by means of diagrams imposed on microphotographs of cross sections of the worm, and by general dissection. The reproductive, circulatory and excretory systems are explained; animated diagrams show coition, egg-laying, and the development of the cocoon.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. st/sd. b&w. 17 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1936

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

earthworms; worms

Credits

Director

H R Hewer; Julian Huxley

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact

John Lovell

Email

tryfannevl@aol.com

Phone

01286 676001 or 07768 105467

Fax

01286 676001

Address

Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN

Notes

Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001