The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection: Or, The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, Volume 1 |
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Page ix
... given in the fourth edition . A new fourth French edition has been translated by Colonel Moulinié ; of which the first half is from the fifth English , and the latter half from the present edition . A third German edition , under the ...
... given in the fourth edition . A new fourth French edition has been translated by Colonel Moulinié ; of which the first half is from the fifth English , and the latter half from the present edition . A third German edition , under the ...
Page x
... given in the third ; and a third American edition has been printed from the fifth Eng- lish edition . The Italian is from the third , the Dutch and three Russian editions from the second English edition , and the Swedish from the fifth ...
... given in the third ; and a third American edition has been printed from the fifth Eng- lish edition . The Italian is from the third , the Dutch and three Russian editions from the second English edition , and the Swedish from the fifth ...
Page xvii
... given in his 55th Lecture , published in the Lancet ' in 1834 . In 1831 Mr. Patrick Matthew published his work on Naval Timber and Arboriculture , ' in which he gives precisely the same view on the origin of species as that ( presently ...
... given in his 55th Lecture , published in the Lancet ' in 1834 . In 1831 Mr. Patrick Matthew published his work on Naval Timber and Arboriculture , ' in which he gives precisely the same view on the origin of species as that ( presently ...
Page xx
... If we interpret these sentences given in the same Address , one by the other , it appears that this eminent philosopher felt in 1858 his confidence shaken that the Apteryx and the Red Grouse first appeared XX HISTORICAL SKETCH .
... If we interpret these sentences given in the same Address , one by the other , it appears that this eminent philosopher felt in 1858 his confidence shaken that the Apteryx and the Red Grouse first appeared XX HISTORICAL SKETCH .
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... given rise to new forms . He In this same year , 1853 , Dr. Schaaffhausen published an excellent pamphlet ( ' Verhand . des Naturhist . Vereins der Preuss . Rheinlands , ' & c . ) , in which he maintains the development of organic forms ...
... given rise to new forms . He In this same year , 1853 , Dr. Schaaffhausen published an excellent pamphlet ( ' Verhand . des Naturhist . Vereins der Preuss . Rheinlands , ' & c . ) , in which he maintains the development of organic forms ...
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adapted advantage allied analogous animals and plants appear Asa Gray beak become bees believe birds breeds caudicle cause cells characters climate closely colour common crossed cuckoo degree developed difficulty distinct species disuse divergence domestic animals domestic races doubt effects eggs existence extinct extremely facts favourable females flowers forms Fritz Müller genera genus giraffe gradations greater number groups habits Hence hermaphrodites hive-bee important improved increase in number individual differences inhabitants inherited insects instance instincts intercrossing intermediate kind lamellæ large number larger genera larvæ less likewise males manner Melipona Mivart natural selection naturalists nearly nest occasionally offspring organisation organs origin Origin of Species perfect period pigeons pollen pollen-grains present preserved principle probably produced progenitor quadrupeds rank Red Grouse relation remarked resemble rock-pigeon seeds sexes sexual sexual selection slight stamens structure struggle supposed swimbladder tend tendency tion transitional tree variability variations varieties vary widely wings young