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Page 199
... combined with apparent indifference to enemies , is another characteristic of
these animals . Every one who has seen aposematic grasshoppers such as the
South African Phymateus viridipes in the field appreciates the striking manner in
...
... combined with apparent indifference to enemies , is another characteristic of
these animals . Every one who has seen aposematic grasshoppers such as the
South African Phymateus viridipes in the field appreciates the striking manner in
...
Page 282
8th September - On hive ( vii ) : she turned to watch two or three bees crawling
about the platform , and then walked away from them without attempting to feed ,
jumping off the hive at 2 minutes . Replaced : bees within easy striking distance ...
8th September - On hive ( vii ) : she turned to watch two or three bees crawling
about the platform , and then walked away from them without attempting to feed ,
jumping off the hive at 2 minutes . Replaced : bees within easy striking distance ...
Page 307
In conclusion , Marshall ' s observations on two Baboons which were offered a
full - grown larva of the last - named species not only provide striking evidence of
the effectiveness of the display - proving that the transfiguration does intimidate ...
In conclusion , Marshall ' s observations on two Baboons which were offered a
full - grown larva of the last - named species not only provide striking evidence of
the effectiveness of the display - proving that the transfiguration does intimidate ...
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