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... look - out for facts in support of the theories which had breathed such new life into biological studies . In Nicaragua he devoted special attention to those wonderful protective resemblances , especially among insects , which Bates had ...
... look - out for facts in support of the theories which had breathed such new life into biological studies . In Nicaragua he devoted special attention to those wonderful protective resemblances , especially among insects , which Bates had ...
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... look of poverty and decadence . They said that twenty years ago there was no bush growing around their house . The country was then open grassed savannahs , and there was less fever . Now the bush grows up to their very doors , and they ...
... look of poverty and decadence . They said that twenty years ago there was no bush growing around their house . The country was then open grassed savannahs , and there was less fever . Now the bush grows up to their very doors , and they ...
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... looks as if made of pure white porcelain spotted with black . LEAF INSECT It is a rare beetle , one or two specimens ... look like green and faded leaves of trees . I have already de- scribed one species that resembles a green leaf , and ...
... looks as if made of pure white porcelain spotted with black . LEAF INSECT It is a rare beetle , one or two specimens ... look like green and faded leaves of trees . I have already de- scribed one species that resembles a green leaf , and ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 3 |
Commence journey up San Juan riverPalms and wild canes | 13 |
CHAPTER III | 27 |
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