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... length of the insect , whereas in others they are only about half that length . The antennæ are situated close to the eyes , and are three - jointed : the basal joint is the smallest and is very short ; the terminal joint is the largest ...
... length of the insect , whereas in others they are only about half that length . The antennæ are situated close to the eyes , and are three - jointed : the basal joint is the smallest and is very short ; the terminal joint is the largest ...
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... length , the animal being able to con- tract it powerfully and even to the extent of withdrawing it inwards entirely ; from this it is evident that this organ is muscular . But what is very remarkable is , that through- out its length ...
... length , the animal being able to con- tract it powerfully and even to the extent of withdrawing it inwards entirely ; from this it is evident that this organ is muscular . But what is very remarkable is , that through- out its length ...
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... length by a very large furrow , bordered with two membranes , truncated at the two extremities , with a posterior aperture , with appen- dicular lobes on its circumference and leading into a very long and blind cavity . Example ...
... length by a very large furrow , bordered with two membranes , truncated at the two extremities , with a posterior aperture , with appen- dicular lobes on its circumference and leading into a very long and blind cavity . Example ...
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... length of the spectra which they produce in a prismatic form , in consequence of the indefiniteness of their termini . The light at the violet end is so feeble that it requires some continued application of the eye to perceive a colour ...
... length of the spectra which they produce in a prismatic form , in consequence of the indefiniteness of their termini . The light at the violet end is so feeble that it requires some continued application of the eye to perceive a colour ...
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... length of time under water , and by their superior powers of diving . For this latter purpose the structure both of their wings and legs is admirably adapted ; the former by their strength assisting them as oars under water , and by ...
... length of time under water , and by their superior powers of diving . For this latter purpose the structure both of their wings and legs is admirably adapted ; the former by their strength assisting them as oars under water , and by ...
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