Tropical nature, and other essaysMacmillan, 1878 - 356 pages |
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Page 24
... extreme steadiness of the barometer , whose daily range at Batavia rarely exceeds one - eighth of an inch , while the extreme range during three years was less than one - third of an inch ! The amount of the rainfall is very great ...
... extreme steadiness of the barometer , whose daily range at Batavia rarely exceeds one - eighth of an inch , while the extreme range during three years was less than one - third of an inch ! The amount of the rainfall is very great ...
Page 32
... extreme example of its class . This peculiar form is probably produced by the downward growth of aerial roots , like some New Zealand trees whose growth has been traced , and of whose different stages drawings may be seen at the Library ...
... extreme example of its class . This peculiar form is probably produced by the downward growth of aerial roots , like some New Zealand trees whose growth has been traced , and of whose different stages drawings may be seen at the Library ...
Page 66
... extreme climatal conditions , till at last we find only a few specially organized forms which are able to maintain their existence . In the extreme north , pine or birch trees ; in the desert , a few palms and prickly shrubs or aromatic ...
... extreme climatal conditions , till at last we find only a few specially organized forms which are able to maintain their existence . In the extreme north , pine or birch trees ; in the desert , a few palms and prickly shrubs or aromatic ...
Page 95
... endless variety , and the extreme beauty of many of the species . The Anthribidæ , which are especially abundant in the Malay Archipelago , rival the Longicorns in the immense length of their elegant antennæ ; BEETLES . 95.
... endless variety , and the extreme beauty of many of the species . The Anthribidæ , which are especially abundant in the Malay Archipelago , rival the Longicorns in the immense length of their elegant antennæ ; BEETLES . 95.
Page 102
... extreme limits may be defined by Celebes , the Marquesas , and the New Zealand group , possesses about 200 species of parrots . Pigeons . - These are such common birds in all tem- perate countries , that it may surprise many readers to ...
... extreme limits may be defined by Celebes , the Marquesas , and the New Zealand group , possesses about 200 species of parrots . Pigeons . - These are such common birds in all tem- perate countries , that it may surprise many readers to ...
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