Tropical Nature, and Other EssaysMacmillan and Company, 1878 - 356 pages |
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Page 66
... groups and species regu- larly diminishes ; more and more are unable to sustain the extreme climatal conditions , till at last we find only a few specially organized forms which are able to maintain their existence . In the extreme ...
... groups and species regu- larly diminishes ; more and more are unable to sustain the extreme climatal conditions , till at last we find only a few specially organized forms which are able to maintain their existence . In the extreme ...
Page 69
... while the more extensive zoological groups which have a wide range in the tropics and do not equally abound in the temperate zones , are few in number , and often include such a diversity of forms , structures , and habits , as to render.
... while the more extensive zoological groups which have a wide range in the tropics and do not equally abound in the temperate zones , are few in number , and often include such a diversity of forms , structures , and habits , as to render.
Page 70
... groups of animals referred to . We shall therefore follow no systematic order in our notes , except that which would ... group , in the search after which he passes by other objects which , in view of their frequent occurrence in the ...
... groups of animals referred to . We shall therefore follow no systematic order in our notes , except that which would ... group , in the search after which he passes by other objects which , in view of their frequent occurrence in the ...
Page 72
... group which best characterises the equatorial zone , and should form the starting - point for our review . This group is that of the diurnal Lepidop- tera or butterflies . Diurnal Lepidoptera . - Wherever in the equatorial zone a ...
... group which best characterises the equatorial zone , and should form the starting - point for our review . This group is that of the diurnal Lepidop- tera or butterflies . Diurnal Lepidoptera . - Wherever in the equatorial zone a ...
Page 73
... group . Their aspect is altogether different from that presented by the butterflies of Europe and of most temperate countries . A considerable proportion of the species are very large , six to eight inches across the wings being not ...
... group . Their aspect is altogether different from that presented by the butterflies of Europe and of most temperate countries . A considerable proportion of the species are very large , six to eight inches across the wings being not ...
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