Observationes circa viventia, quae in rebus non viventibus reperiuntur cum micrographia curiosa

CHAPTER XXXIX.
From the worms that appear in fungi. 138.

CHAPTER XL.
From worms generated from the flowers of the hyacinth. 142.

CHAPTER XLI.
From worms born in the flesh of vipers. 146.

CHAPTER XLII.
Whether eggs are deposited by flies where they foresee a suitable nest for their offspring. 150.

CHAPTER XLIII.
Spontaneous generation is confirmed by worms born in the buttercup flower. 153.

CHAPTER XLIV.
It is indicated that air contributes greatly to spontaneous generation. 157.

CHAPTER XLV.
Corruption is required for spontaneous generation. 161.

CHAPTER XLVI.
Because corruption is required, air is argued to be necessary. page 168.

CHAPTER XLVII.
It is explained that just any air does not suffice. 169.

CHAPTER XLVIII.
Air is required because it is most necessary for the conservation of life. 179.

CHAPTER XLIX.
Air should not be excluded, since it is necessary for respiration. 184.

CHAPTER L.
Whether some animals lack a heart and blood. 190.

CHAPTER LI.
Air aids spontaneous generation because it contains vegetative and animal spirits. 202.

CHAPTER LII.
Whether spontaneous generation happens by chance, and whether it is permissible to use conjectures. page 211.