The Naturalist in Nicaragua: A Narrative of a Residence at the Gold Mines of Chontales; Journeys in the Savannahs and Forests; with Observations on Animals and Plants in Reference to the Theory of Evolution of Living FormsE. Bumpus, 1888 - 403 pages |
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... for help on these points . " In October 1851 , he discovered at Ryton a plant new to the district , the Frog - Bit , Hydrocharus Morsus - rance . We also find him communicating lists of his captures amongst the xii PREFACE .
... for help on these points . " In October 1851 , he discovered at Ryton a plant new to the district , the Frog - Bit , Hydrocharus Morsus - rance . We also find him communicating lists of his captures amongst the xii PREFACE .
Page xxvi
... amongst them - Indian plan of pre- venting them ascending young trees - Leaf - cutting ants are fungus - growers and eaters - Sagacity of the ants CHAPTER VI . Configuration of the ground at Santo Domingo - Excavation of valleys ...
... amongst them - Indian plan of pre- venting them ascending young trees - Leaf - cutting ants are fungus - growers and eaters - Sagacity of the ants CHAPTER VI . Configuration of the ground at Santo Domingo - Excavation of valleys ...
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... amongst the long grass , where within the last twenty years a frigate has lain at anchor . Wading and aquatic birds were abundant in the marshes , amongst which white cranes and a chocolate - brown jacana , with lemon - yellow underwing ...
... amongst the long grass , where within the last twenty years a frigate has lain at anchor . Wading and aquatic birds were abundant in the marshes , amongst which white cranes and a chocolate - brown jacana , with lemon - yellow underwing ...
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... amongst palms and bread- fruit , orange , mango , and other tropical fruit trees . A lovely creeper ( Antigonon leptopus ) , with festoons of pink and rose - coloured flowers , adorns some of the gardens . It is called la vegessima ...
... amongst palms and bread- fruit , orange , mango , and other tropical fruit trees . A lovely creeper ( Antigonon leptopus ) , with festoons of pink and rose - coloured flowers , adorns some of the gardens . It is called la vegessima ...
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... amongst the foliage than his mates . I walked some distance into the forest along swampy paths cut by charcoal burners , and saw many beautiful and curious insects . Amongst the numerous butter- flies , large blue Morphos and narrow ...
... amongst the foliage than his mates . I walked some distance into the forest along swampy paths cut by charcoal burners , and saw many beautiful and curious insects . Amongst the numerous butter- flies , large blue Morphos and narrow ...
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