The Contemplative Philosopher: Or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year; with Poetical Illus., and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, Volume 2Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 - Nature study |
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... females , and neuters . Like the bees , also , the number of neuters far surpasses that of both males and females . The greatest quantity of labour is devolved upon the neuters ; but they are not , like the neuter bees , the only ...
... females , and neuters . Like the bees , also , the number of neuters far surpasses that of both males and females . The greatest quantity of labour is devolved upon the neuters ; but they are not , like the neuter bees , the only ...
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... females , and even the young . But while the neuters are employed in these different operations , the others are abroad in hunting parties . Some attack with intrepidity live insects , which they sometimes carry entire to the nest ; but ...
... females , and even the young . But while the neuters are employed in these different operations , the others are abroad in hunting parties . Some attack with intrepidity live insects , which they sometimes carry entire to the nest ; but ...
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... females alone , though numerous , would be insufficient for the laborious task . A wasp's nest , when completed , sometimes consists of sixteen thousand cells , each of which contains an egg , a worm , or a nymph . The eggs are white ...
... females alone , though numerous , would be insufficient for the laborious task . A wasp's nest , when completed , sometimes consists of sixteen thousand cells , each of which contains an egg , a worm , or a nymph . The eggs are white ...
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... females . A comb is entirely occupied with small cells fitted for the reception of neuter worms . But male and female cells are often found in the same comb . The males and females are of equal length , and , of course , require cells ...
... females . A comb is entirely occupied with small cells fitted for the reception of neuter worms . But male and female cells are often found in the same comb . The males and females are of equal length , and , of course , require cells ...
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... female . Of fourteen or fifteen combs inclosed in a common cover , the last four only are destined for the reception of males and females . Hence it uniformly happens , that , before the males and females are capable of taking flight ...
... female . Of fourteen or fifteen combs inclosed in a common cover , the last four only are destined for the reception of males and females . Hence it uniformly happens , that , before the males and females are capable of taking flight ...
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