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... present chapter , CHAPTER XI . GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION . - .. 338-375 Present distribution cannot be accounted for by differences in phy- sical conditions Importance of barriers - Affinity of the pro- ductions of the same continent ...
... present chapter , CHAPTER XI . GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION . - .. 338-375 Present distribution cannot be accounted for by differences in phy- sical conditions Importance of barriers - Affinity of the pro- ductions of the same continent ...
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... present no variations . The meaning of the term " dominant species " made clearer . 76 ) The dependence of the fertility of clover on the visits of insects amplified . 100 81 84 84 89 102 107 105 110 112 117 126 133 to 143 135 137 152 ...
... present no variations . The meaning of the term " dominant species " made clearer . 76 ) The dependence of the fertility of clover on the visits of insects amplified . 100 81 84 84 89 102 107 105 110 112 117 126 133 to 143 135 137 152 ...
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... present species , which geology has , and has not , revealed . On early transitional links . Case of fossil footsteps of birds in the United States , added in second edition in place of that of the whale , which is doubtful . On the ...
... present species , which geology has , and has not , revealed . On early transitional links . Case of fossil footsteps of birds in the United States , added in second edition in place of that of the whale , which is doubtful . On the ...
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... present volume . Unfortunately the view was given by Mr. Matthew very briefly in scattered passages in an Appendix to a work on a different subject , so that it remained un- noticed until Mr. Matthew himself drew attention to it in the ...
... present volume . Unfortunately the view was given by Mr. Matthew very briefly in scattered passages in an Appendix to a work on a different subject , so that it remained un- noticed until Mr. Matthew himself drew attention to it in the ...
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... present to the past inhabitants of that continent . These facts , as will be seen in the latter chapters of this volume , seemed to throw some light on the origin of species - that mystery of myste- ries , as it has been called by one ...
... present to the past inhabitants of that continent . These facts , as will be seen in the latter chapters of this volume , seemed to throw some light on the origin of species - that mystery of myste- ries , as it has been called by one ...
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accumulated adapted affinities allied species America amount analogous ancient animals appear Asa Gray become bees believe birds breeds cause cells characters cirripedes climate closely allied colour continuous crossed crustaceans degree difficulty distinct species divergence domestic doubt embryo Europe existing exterminated extinct extremely facts favourable fertility flowers formations forms fossil Gärtner genera genus geological geological period Glacial period gradations greater number groups of species habits Hence hybrids hybrids produced important individuals inhabitants inherited insects instance instincts intercrossing intermediate land larvæ laws less living male mammals manner Marsupials migration modification modified descendants mongrels natural selection naturalists nearly nest occasionally offspring organisation origin of species perfect pigeons plants pollen present principle probably produced progenitor racter ranked reciprocal crosses remarked resemble rudimentary organs seeds Silurian slight South America sterility structure struggle successive supposed tend theory tion variability variations varieties vary whole widely