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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... certain times , do not execute . Neither do the males , though their industry is not comparable to that of the neuters , remain entirely idle . They are often occupied in the The Contemplative Philosopher . NO . XXXIX .
... certain times , do not execute . Neither do the males , though their industry is not comparable to that of the neuters , remain entirely idle . They are often occupied in the The Contemplative Philosopher . NO . XXXIX .
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... remain entirely idle . They are often occupied in the interior part of the nest . The greatest part of the labour , however , is performed by the neuters . They build the nest , feed the males , the females , and even the young . But ...
... remain entirely idle . They are often occupied in the interior part of the nest . The greatest part of the labour , however , is performed by the neuters . They build the nest , feed the males , the females , and even the young . But ...
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... remain constantly in the nest , and are never seen abroad ex- cept in the beginning of spring , and in the months of September and October . During the summer , they are totally occupied in laying their eggs and feeding their young . In ...
... remain constantly in the nest , and are never seen abroad ex- cept in the beginning of spring , and in the months of September and October . During the summer , they are totally occupied in laying their eggs and feeding their young . In ...
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... remain till they have undergone all their metamor- phoses . In constructing this nest , which is a work of great labour and dexterity , the female is the sole operator . She receives no assistance from the male . The manner in which the ...
... remain till they have undergone all their metamor- phoses . In constructing this nest , which is a work of great labour and dexterity , the female is the sole operator . She receives no assistance from the male . The manner in which the ...
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... remain Longer than Nature craves ? when every muse And every blooming pleasure wait without , To bless the wildly - devious morning walk ? 1 But it is not indolence and the love of sleep only that give rise to these observations ...
... remain Longer than Nature craves ? when every muse And every blooming pleasure wait without , To bless the wildly - devious morning walk ? 1 But it is not indolence and the love of sleep only that give rise to these observations ...
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