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Page xiv
... selection shadowed forth , but how little Aristotle fully comprehended the principle , is shown by his remarks on the formation of the teeth . branches of trees . But he likewise believed in a xiv HISTORICAL SKETCH . INTRODUCTION.
... selection shadowed forth , but how little Aristotle fully comprehended the principle , is shown by his remarks on the formation of the teeth . branches of trees . But he likewise believed in a xiv HISTORICAL SKETCH . INTRODUCTION.
Page xvi
... formation of varieties of mankind , fitted for the country which they inhabit . Of the accidental varieties of man , which would occur among the first few and scattered inhabi- tants of the middle regions of Africa , some one would be ...
... formation of varieties of mankind , fitted for the country which they inhabit . Of the accidental varieties of man , which would occur among the first few and scattered inhabi- tants of the middle regions of Africa , some one would be ...
Page xxi
... formation of a new spe- cies ; but this it appears ( Ibid . vol . iii . p . 798 ) is in- accurate and without evidence . I also gave some ex- tracts from a correspondence between Professor Owen and the Editor of the London Review ...
... formation of a new spe- cies ; but this it appears ( Ibid . vol . iii . p . 798 ) is in- accurate and without evidence . I also gave some ex- tracts from a correspondence between Professor Owen and the Editor of the London Review ...
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... formations of many parts of the world , all geologists believe that barbarian man existed at an enormously remote period ; and we know that at the pres- ent day there is hardly a tribe so barbarous , as not to have domesticated at least ...
... formations of many parts of the world , all geologists believe that barbarian man existed at an enormously remote period ; and we know that at the pres- ent day there is hardly a tribe so barbarous , as not to have domesticated at least ...
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... formation of new races , -at least , in a country which is already stocked with other In this respect enclosure of the land plays a part . Wandering savages or the inhabitants of open plains rarely possess more than one breed of the ...
... formation of new races , -at least , in a country which is already stocked with other In this respect enclosure of the land plays a part . Wandering savages or the inhabitants of open plains rarely possess more than one breed of the ...
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adapted affinities allied species America ancient appear Asa Gray beak become bees believe belonging birds breeds cause cells characters climate closely allied colour common continent crossed crustaceans degree developed difficulty distinct species domestic doubt effects eggs embryo existing extinct extremely facts favourable fertilised fertility flowers formation forms fossil Fritz Müller genera genus geological geological period Glacial period gradations greater number groups of species habits Hence hybrids important individuals inhabitants inherited insects instance instincts intercrossing intermediate kind lamellę larvę less living males mammals manner marsupials migration modified descendants natural selection naturalists nearly nest occasionally offspring organisation organs parent peculiar perfect pigeon pistil pollen present principle probably produced progenitor quadrupeds ranked remarked resemblance rudimentary seeds sexual selection Silurian slight South America stamens sterility structure successive supposed swimbladder tend theory tion trees variability variations varieties vary whilst whole wings young