First Steps to ZoologySimms and M'Intyre, 1849 |
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... possessed of such knowledge is a Zoologist . When we use the word " animals " in this sense , we do not mean those only that resemble the domestic quadrupeds of these countries , or the tiger and elephant of other lands , but we include ...
... possessed of such knowledge is a Zoologist . When we use the word " animals " in this sense , we do not mean those only that resemble the domestic quadrupeds of these countries , or the tiger and elephant of other lands , but we include ...
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... possesses the power of giving an electric shock , or otherwise stunning by its touch the minute inhabitants of the water . Fig . 8. - HYDRAS . Trembley , of Geneva , found that a Hydra might without injury be turned inside out , like ...
... possesses the power of giving an electric shock , or otherwise stunning by its touch the minute inhabitants of the water . Fig . 8. - HYDRAS . Trembley , of Geneva , found that a Hydra might without injury be turned inside out , like ...
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... possess of emitting a beautiful phosphorescent light ; and , in some of the larger Medusa , this is of such intensity , that they have been compared to balls of fire suspended in the water . — Professor Rymer Jones , in speaking of the ...
... possess of emitting a beautiful phosphorescent light ; and , in some of the larger Medusa , this is of such intensity , that they have been compared to balls of fire suspended in the water . — Professor Rymer Jones , in speaking of the ...
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... possessed of independent action , fixes itself to the vessel as the animal begins to march . The numerous suckers are soon all at work , some remaining fixed , while others change their position ; and thus the Star- fish , by an easy ...
... possessed of independent action , fixes itself to the vessel as the animal begins to march . The numerous suckers are soon all at work , some remaining fixed , while others change their position ; and thus the Star- fish , by an easy ...
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... , hath yet but life , And not a serpent's poison . " Among these humble animals are some which possess luminous properties . One has been observed in Ireland on some of the extensive tracts of bog ; and Mr. EARTH - WORMS . 49.
... , hath yet but life , And not a serpent's poison . " Among these humble animals are some which possess luminous properties . One has been observed in Ireland on some of the extensive tracts of bog ; and Mr. EARTH - WORMS . 49.
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Acorn-shells adapted annexed figure Fig appearance arms arranged beak beautiful beetles belonging birds Bittern Black-headed Gull body CARNIVORA Cetacea coasts colour common consists constitute covering crab creature Crustacea Cuttle-fish different species distinguished earth edible crab eggs Entozoa exhibit existence eyes feathers feet female fins fish flight floating four furnished gills habits head Horse-leech inches INFUSORIA inhabitants insects Ireland islands jaws known larvæ Leech legs length living lower MAGNIFIED membranous Mollusca Mollusks Monkeys mouth mussel naturalists nest NORTHERN DIVER Opossums organs Owls oyster peculiar PELICAN ISLAND Pinna placed poet Polypes possess pouch present order prey quadrupeds rays regarded remarkable reptiles resemble scientific name sea-water seen shell shores silk singular Soft-bodied animals Star-fish Stickle-back stomach structure substance suckers surface Swallow tail teeth tentacula Teredo term tion Tortoises trees tribes vegetable vertebrate vertebrate animals Vultures Whale wings worms young Zoea
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