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Page 109
The former is a strong succulent grass , rooting at the joints ; the latter grows in
tufts , rising to a height of four to five feet . Both are greatly liked by cattle and
mules ; large bundles were cut every day for the latter whilst they were at work on
the ...
The former is a strong succulent grass , rooting at the joints ; the latter grows in
tufts , rising to a height of four to five feet . Both are greatly liked by cattle and
mules ; large bundles were cut every day for the latter whilst they were at work on
the ...
Page 131
The total length of the two fragments was about five feet . The face had been
much shattered . The nose was gone and the mouth defaced , but enough was
left to show that the latter had been protruding . The eyes were in good
preservation ...
The total length of the two fragments was about five feet . The face had been
much shattered . The nose was gone and the mouth defaced , but enough was
left to show that the latter had been protruding . The eyes were in good
preservation ...
Page 174
In many of the pouches I noticed the eggs and young ants , and in some I saw a
few darkcoloured Coccid¿ or aphides ; but my attention had not been at that time
directed to the latter as supplying the ants with food , and I did not examine a ...
In many of the pouches I noticed the eggs and young ants , and in some I saw a
few darkcoloured Coccid¿ or aphides ; but my attention had not been at that time
directed to the latter as supplying the ants with food , and I did not examine a ...
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Contents
CHAPTER I | 3 |
Commence journey up San Juan riverPalms and wild canes | 13 |
CHAPTER III | 27 |
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| Title | The Naturalist in Nicaragua |
| Author | Thomas Belt |
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