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... influence exerted by the germinal molecule is of an analogous nature ; and that it operates upon the elements of the surrounding water and carbonic acid , according to purely chemical laws , uniting the carbon with the elements of water ...
... influence exerted by the germinal molecule is of an analogous nature ; and that it operates upon the elements of the surrounding water and carbonic acid , according to purely chemical laws , uniting the carbon with the elements of water ...
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... influence of certain external agencies , namely , warmth , air , and moisture ; and it can no more produce a plant without the operation of these , than warmth , air , and moisture could produce it without a germ prepared by a pre ...
... influence of certain external agencies , namely , warmth , air , and moisture ; and it can no more produce a plant without the operation of these , than warmth , air , and moisture could produce it without a germ prepared by a pre ...
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... influence upon the amount of activity and energy manifested in the actions of the organized structure ; that there is a limitation in the case of each of them , as to the degree in which it can operate beneficially , the limitation ...
... influence upon the amount of activity and energy manifested in the actions of the organized structure ; that there is a limitation in the case of each of them , as to the degree in which it can operate beneficially , the limitation ...
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... influence of this agent , that the operations of growth , development , and maintenance can take place . The Animal is not dependent like the Plant upon Light ; and this is obviously because that agent is chiefly concerned in that ...
... influence of this agent , that the operations of growth , development , and maintenance can take place . The Animal is not dependent like the Plant upon Light ; and this is obviously because that agent is chiefly concerned in that ...
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... influence of mental emotion can be easily accounted for . But it must be admitted that cases have occurred , in which no such explanation can be offered ; sudden death having taken place without any perceptible structural cause . We are ...
... influence of mental emotion can be easily accounted for . But it must be admitted that cases have occurred , in which no such explanation can be offered ; sudden death having taken place without any perceptible structural cause . We are ...
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