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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... situations for building their nests . Some expose their habitations to all the injuries of the air ; others prefer the trunks of de- cayed trees ; and others , as the common kind The Contemplative Philosopher . NO . XXXIX .
... situations for building their nests . Some expose their habitations to all the injuries of the air ; others prefer the trunks of de- cayed trees ; and others , as the common kind The Contemplative Philosopher . NO . XXXIX .
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... build downward . The uppermost and smallest comb is first constructed . It is attached to the superior part of the external covering . The second comb is fixed to the bottom of the first ; and , in this manner , the animals pro- ceed ...
... build downward . The uppermost and smallest comb is first constructed . It is attached to the superior part of the external covering . The second comb is fixed to the bottom of the first ; and , in this manner , the animals pro- ceed ...
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... build the nest , feed the males , the 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 ...
... build the nest , feed the males , the 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 ...
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... builds cells for the reception of her eggs , and feeds the worms which proceed from them . Whenever any of these neuter worms are transformed into flies , they immediately assist their parent in augmenting the number of cells and combs ...
... builds cells for the reception of her eggs , and feeds the worms which proceed from them . Whenever any of these neuter worms are transformed into flies , they immediately assist their parent in augmenting the number of cells and combs ...
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... builds a habitation composed of sand and mortar . The nests of this bee are fixed to the walls of houses , and , when ... build 1 For much curious information relative to the manners and habits of ants , see M. Huber's Recherches sur les ...
... builds a habitation composed of sand and mortar . The nests of this bee are fixed to the walls of houses , and , when ... build 1 For much curious information relative to the manners and habits of ants , see M. Huber's Recherches sur les ...
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