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... numerous species , each of which shows a striking likeness to some one particular species of Heliconia . This likeness is not a mark of near affinity ; it affects no im- portant character , but only the shape and colouration of the ...
... numerous species , each of which shows a striking likeness to some one particular species of Heliconia . This likeness is not a mark of near affinity ; it affects no im- portant character , but only the shape and colouration of the ...
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... numerous as in former years . In some seasons these migratory swarms of butterflies continue passing over to the south - east for three to five weeks , and must consist of millions upon millions of individuals , comprising many ...
... numerous as in former years . In some seasons these migratory swarms of butterflies continue passing over to the south - east for three to five weeks , and must consist of millions upon millions of individuals , comprising many ...
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... Numerous brown and yellow fly - catchers sat on small dead branches , and darted off every now and then after passing insects . A couple of beautiful mot - mots ( Eumomota superciliaris ) made short flights after the larger insects , or ...
... Numerous brown and yellow fly - catchers sat on small dead branches , and darted off every now and then after passing insects . A couple of beautiful mot - mots ( Eumomota superciliaris ) made short flights after the larger insects , or ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 3 |
Commence journey up San Juan riverPalms and wild canes | 13 |
CHAPTER III | 27 |
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