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... Later on , the covering of the seed splits and the embryo stem rises into the air , bearing a delicate tuft of leaves . It has been shewn by Sachs , and by Charles Darwin , that all parts of the plant move constantly , thus con- stantly ...
... Later on , the covering of the seed splits and the embryo stem rises into the air , bearing a delicate tuft of leaves . It has been shewn by Sachs , and by Charles Darwin , that all parts of the plant move constantly , thus con- stantly ...
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... later on visits a flower in the later stage of growth , with the style protruded and expanded , it deposits some pollen from the former flower upon the prominent and receptive stigma . Thus cross - fertilization is effected . The time ...
... later on visits a flower in the later stage of growth , with the style protruded and expanded , it deposits some pollen from the former flower upon the prominent and receptive stigma . Thus cross - fertilization is effected . The time ...
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... later , signs of memory of that word are seen . The stimulus of the sound of the word may produce nerve - currents passing from the centre , leading to movements , and also a permanent Delayed impression in the centre itself , such ...
... later , signs of memory of that word are seen . The stimulus of the sound of the word may produce nerve - currents passing from the centre , leading to movements , and also a permanent Delayed impression in the centre itself , such ...
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... later , after frequent repetition , they are said to become automatic because they occur upon less ex- ternal impression . You may make such automatic action again " conscious or voluntary " -break the uni- formity of the action , make ...
... later , after frequent repetition , they are said to become automatic because they occur upon less ex- ternal impression . You may make such automatic action again " conscious or voluntary " -break the uni- formity of the action , make ...
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... expression of intelli- gence in his pupils without capacity for giving a verbal answer , trusting that the power of expression will come later . A boy may work out a geometrical problem 136 The School Classification of Children .
... expression of intelli- gence in his pupils without capacity for giving a verbal answer , trusting that the power of expression will come later . A boy may work out a geometrical problem 136 The School Classification of Children .
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