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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... North Wales , Nova Scotia , Central America , and Chontales , Nicaragua . At the latter place . his entomological collection has made him famous . Many hundred species of coleoptera and lepidoptera attest his energy and X PREFACE .
... North Wales , Nova Scotia , Central America , and Chontales , Nicaragua . At the latter place . his entomological collection has made him famous . Many hundred species of coleoptera and lepidoptera attest his energy and X PREFACE .
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... species of coleoptera and lepidoptera attest his energy and labour ; and his charming book , " The Naturalist in Nicaragua , ' whilst illustrating his great powers of observa- tion , has endeared him to every lover of nature , and ...
... species of coleoptera and lepidoptera attest his energy and labour ; and his charming book , " The Naturalist in Nicaragua , ' whilst illustrating his great powers of observa- tion , has endeared him to every lover of nature , and ...
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... species consi- dered - The disadvantages of a covering of hair to a domesti- cated animal in a tropical country CHAPTER XII . Olama - The " Sanate " - Muy - muy -- Idleness of the people— Mountain road - The " Bull Rock " -The bull's ...
... species consi- dered - The disadvantages of a covering of hair to a domesti- cated animal in a tropical country CHAPTER XII . Olama - The " Sanate " - Muy - muy -- Idleness of the people— Mountain road - The " Bull Rock " -The bull's ...
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... species- Animals with special means of defence are conspicuously marked , or in other ways attract attention - Accident to horse -The Mygale - Illness - Conclusion of journey · CHAPTER XVIII . Division of Nicaragua into three zones ...
... species- Animals with special means of defence are conspicuously marked , or in other ways attract attention - Accident to horse -The Mygale - Illness - Conclusion of journey · CHAPTER XVIII . Division of Nicaragua into three zones ...
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... species hide under fallen branches and logs , but this one clung exposed amongst the leaves , its antennæ concealed against its body , and it resemblance to a caterpillar so great , that I was at first deceived by it . It is well known ...
... species hide under fallen branches and logs , but this one clung exposed amongst the leaves , its antennæ concealed against its body , and it resemblance to a caterpillar so great , that I was at first deceived by it . It is well known ...
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amongst ancient animals ants Atlantic attacks beautiful beetles birds branches brushwood bushes butterflies carried cattle Central America Chontales colour continued couvade covered crossed dark Depilto dogs Ecitons feet flowers forest fresh-water fruit glacial period gold grass green Greytown ground hills Indians inhabitants insects islands Jinotega journey Juigalpa lake land larvæ leaf-cutting ants leaves Libertad live lodes longicorn look maize Masaya Matagalpa Mexico miles mines mountain mules Nahuatls natives nearly nest Nicaragua night numerous o'clock Ocotal passed plains plants prey probably quartz quartz veins rain range reached resemblance Rio Frio river road rocks rocky San Ubaldo Santo Domingo savannahs seen side slope soon Spaniards species spiders steep stones surface Teustepe tion told Totagalpa town trachyte travelling trees trogons tropical America valley variety vegetation Velasquez wasp whilst wings yellow young