The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection: Or the Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life |
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Page xviii
... follows : - " All species might have been varieties once , and many va- rieties are gradually becoming species by assuming con- stant and peculiar characters ; " but farther on ( p . 18 ) he adds , " except the original types or ...
... follows : - " All species might have been varieties once , and many va- rieties are gradually becoming species by assuming con- stant and peculiar characters ; " but farther on ( p . 18 ) he adds , " except the original types or ...
Page xx
... follows : - " The archetypal idea was manifested in the flesh under divers such modifications , upon this planet , long prior to the existence of those animal species that actually exemplify it . To what natural laws or secondary causes ...
... follows : - " The archetypal idea was manifested in the flesh under divers such modifications , upon this planet , long prior to the existence of those animal species that actually exemplify it . To what natural laws or secondary causes ...
Page 5
... follows from the high geo- metrical ratio of their increase , will be considered . This is the doctrine of Malthus , applied to the whole animal and vegetable kingdoms . As many more individuals of each species are born than can ...
... follows from the high geo- metrical ratio of their increase , will be considered . This is the doctrine of Malthus , applied to the whole animal and vegetable kingdoms . As many more individuals of each species are born than can ...
Page 10
... follows from the crossing of distinct species , and that which may be observed with plants and ani- mals when reared under new or unnatural condi- tions . Many facts clearly show how eminently sus- ceptible the reproductive system is to ...
... follows from the crossing of distinct species , and that which may be observed with plants and ani- mals when reared under new or unnatural condi- tions . Many facts clearly show how eminently sus- ceptible the reproductive system is to ...
Page 36
... follow it as a trade : the sheep are placed on a table and are studied , like a picture by a connoisseur ; this is done three times at intervals of months , and the sheep are each time marked and classed , so that the very best may ...
... follow it as a trade : the sheep are placed on a table and are studied , like a picture by a connoisseur ; this is done three times at intervals of months , and the sheep are each time marked and classed , so that the very best may ...
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