Animal Parasites and MessmatesHenry S. King, 1876 - 274 páginas |
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Página xiv
... kind of food adapted to each animal constitutes an interesting branch of Natural History . The bill of fare of every animal is written beforehand in indelible cha- racters on each specific type ; and these characters are less difficult ...
... kind of food adapted to each animal constitutes an interesting branch of Natural History . The bill of fare of every animal is written beforehand in indelible cha- racters on each specific type ; and these characters are less difficult ...
Página xv
... kind of débris correspond the instruments suitable for its assimilation . These primary relations between living beings and their alimentary regimen call forth the activity of every species . We find , on closer examination , more than ...
... kind of débris correspond the instruments suitable for its assimilation . These primary relations between living beings and their alimentary regimen call forth the activity of every species . We find , on closer examination , more than ...
Página xviii
... either in protection or in kind , and mutuality can well be exercised at the same time as hospitality . Those creatures which merit the name of parasites feed at the expense of a neighbour , either establishing xviii INTRODUCTION .
... either in protection or in kind , and mutuality can well be exercised at the same time as hospitality . Those creatures which merit the name of parasites feed at the expense of a neighbour , either establishing xviii INTRODUCTION .
Página xxv
... kind of coquettish pleasure , the toilet of their neighbours . And how must we designate the birds known by the name of stercorariæ , which take advantage of the cowardice of sea - gulls in order to live in idleness ? It is useless for ...
... kind of coquettish pleasure , the toilet of their neighbours . And how must we designate the birds known by the name of stercorariæ , which take advantage of the cowardice of sea - gulls in order to live in idleness ? It is useless for ...
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... kind between young fishes ( Caranx trachurus ) and a beautiful medusa ( Chrysaora isocela ) . This sea nettle often encloses several young specimens of Caranx , which we are surprised to see issuing full of life from the transparent ...
... kind between young fishes ( Caranx trachurus ) and a beautiful medusa ( Chrysaora isocela ) . This sea nettle often encloses several young specimens of Caranx , which we are surprised to see issuing full of life from the transparent ...
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