The Natural History Review, Issues 17-20Hodges & Smith, 1865 - Biology |
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... developed , and amongst them are the two largest and finest species of the typical genus Felis . The important order of Ruminants is also well represented , although not to the extent that it is in Africa , where the Antelope - group is ...
... developed , and amongst them are the two largest and finest species of the typical genus Felis . The important order of Ruminants is also well represented , although not to the extent that it is in Africa , where the Antelope - group is ...
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... developed . Vent in front of the ventrals . 3. Body riband - shaped , with the vent near its extremity ; a short anal behind the vent ; dorsal as long as the body . 4. Anal absent ; caudal rudimentary , or not in the longitudinal axis ...
... developed . Vent in front of the ventrals . 3. Body riband - shaped , with the vent near its extremity ; a short anal behind the vent ; dorsal as long as the body . 4. Anal absent ; caudal rudimentary , or not in the longitudinal axis ...
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... developed . On the other hand the Gadidae and Pleuronectidæ agree in other important characters , such as the great development of the dorsal and anal fins , the position of the ventrals , and the increased number of the caudal vertebræ ...
... developed . On the other hand the Gadidae and Pleuronectidæ agree in other important characters , such as the great development of the dorsal and anal fins , the position of the ventrals , and the increased number of the caudal vertebræ ...
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developed in the freshwaters of the Ethiopian as well as in those of the Neotropical region . The whole of Dr. Günther's fifth volume contains 1005 species , against 492 in the corresponding portions of Cuvier and Valen- ciennes ' work ...
developed in the freshwaters of the Ethiopian as well as in those of the Neotropical region . The whole of Dr. Günther's fifth volume contains 1005 species , against 492 in the corresponding portions of Cuvier and Valen- ciennes ' work ...
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... developed . The discovery of the author , that there are individuals of certain species , especially of the Salmonoids , but perhaps of all other fami- lies , which remain sterile throughout their life , assuming with age a form very ...
... developed . The discovery of the author , that there are individuals of certain species , especially of the Salmonoids , but perhaps of all other fami- lies , which remain sterile throughout their life , assuming with age a form very ...
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