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... resemblance between two species . How far such accidental resemblances may be carried is probably well illustrated by the bee , the spider , and the fly orchis of our own downs and copses . " Mimicry " proper is often confused with ...
... resemblance between two species . How far such accidental resemblances may be carried is probably well illustrated by the bee , the spider , and the fly orchis of our own downs and copses . " Mimicry " proper is often confused with ...
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... Resemblance to surrounding objects or Special Resemblance to definite objects . The plain sandy colour of desert animals , the snow white of the inhabitants of the arctic regions , the inconspicuous hues of nocturnal animals , the ...
... Resemblance to surrounding objects or Special Resemblance to definite objects . The plain sandy colour of desert animals , the snow white of the inhabitants of the arctic regions , the inconspicuous hues of nocturnal animals , the ...
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... resemblance to a caterpillar so great , that I was at first deceived by it . It is well known that insectivorous birds will not touch a hairy caterpillar , and this is only one of numberless instances where insects , that have some ...
... resemblance to a caterpillar so great , that I was at first deceived by it . It is well known that insectivorous birds will not touch a hairy caterpillar , and this is only one of numberless instances where insects , that have some ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 3 |
Commence journey up San Juan riverPalms and wild canes | 13 |
CHAPTER III | 27 |
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