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Page 90
... whilst the ant followed , coursing from side to side , and examining the ground
with its vibrating antenn¿ . The actions of the wood - louse resembled that of the
hunted hare trying to throw the dog off its scent , and the ant was like the dog in ...
... whilst the ant followed , coursing from side to side , and examining the ground
with its vibrating antenn¿ . The actions of the wood - louse resembled that of the
hunted hare trying to throw the dog off its scent , and the ant was like the dog in ...
Page 91
Spider - Monkeys 91 whilst the dryer slopes bear melastoma and a great variety
of dwarf palms , amongst which the Sweetie ( Geonoma sp . ) , used for thatching
houses , is the most abundant . About here grows a species of cacao ( Herrania ...
Spider - Monkeys 91 whilst the dryer slopes bear melastoma and a great variety
of dwarf palms , amongst which the Sweetie ( Geonoma sp . ) , used for thatching
houses , is the most abundant . About here grows a species of cacao ( Herrania ...
Page 137
The fallen trunks of trees were a likely place for beetles , and as I had brought a
lantern with me , I stayed to examine them whilst Velasquez rode on to get some
food ready . At night many species of beetles , especially longicorns , are to be ...
The fallen trunks of trees were a likely place for beetles , and as I had brought a
lantern with me , I stayed to examine them whilst Velasquez rode on to get some
food ready . At night many species of beetles , especially longicorns , are to be ...
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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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