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 |
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... cells . Though these cells are not made of wax , they are equally proper for the reception of eggs , and for affording convenient habitations to the worms which proceed from them , till their trans- formation into wasps . In general , the ...
... cells . Though these cells are not made of wax , they are equally proper for the reception of eggs , and for affording convenient habitations to the worms which proceed from them , till their trans- formation into wasps . In general , the ...
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... cells , very regularly constructed with a matter resembling ash - coloured paper . These cells contain neither wax nor honey , but are solely de- stined for containing the eggs , the worms which are hatched from them , the nymphs , and ...
... cells , very regularly constructed with a matter resembling ash - coloured paper . These cells contain neither wax nor honey , but are solely de- stined for containing the eggs , the worms which are hatched from them , the nymphs , and ...
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... cells in a given portion of comb , that , in a middle - sized nest , there were at least 10,000 cells . This calculation gives an idea of the astonishing prolific powers of these insects , and of the vast numbers of individuals produced ...
... cells in a given portion of comb , that , in a middle - sized nest , there were at least 10,000 cells . This calculation gives an idea of the astonishing prolific powers of these insects , and of the vast numbers of individuals produced ...
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... cells , and the solid columns which support the several layers or stories of combs . The constructing of the nest occupies a compara- tively small number of labourers . The others are differently employed . Here it is necessary to re ...
... cells , and the solid columns which support the several layers or stories of combs . The constructing of the nest occupies a compara- tively small number of labourers . The others are differently employed . Here it is necessary to re ...
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... cells , that it is with difficulty they can be detached without break- ing . Eight days after the eggs are deposited in the cells , the worms are hatched , and are considerably larger than the eggs which gave birth to them . These worms ...
... cells , that it is with difficulty they can be detached without break- ing . Eight days after the eggs are deposited in the cells , the worms are hatched , and are considerably larger than the eggs which gave birth to them . These worms ...
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