The Contemplative Philosopher: Or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year; with Poetical Illus., and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, Том 2Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 |
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... hole which leads to a wasp's nest is about an inch in diameter . This hole is a kind of gallery mined by the wasps , is seldom in a straight line , and varies in length from half a foot to two feet , according to the distance of the ...
... hole which leads to a wasp's nest is about an inch in diameter . This hole is a kind of gallery mined by the wasps , is seldom in a straight line , and varies in length from half a foot to two feet , according to the distance of the ...
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... hole under the earth , 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 ...
... hole under the earth , 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 ...
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... hole in it , which is generally directed to- ward the axis of the tree . When she has advanced about half an inch she alters the direction of the hole , and conducts it nearly parallel to the axis of the wood . The size of her body ...
... hole in it , which is generally directed to- ward the axis of the tree . When she has advanced about half an inch she alters the direction of the hole , and conducts it nearly parallel to the axis of the wood . The size of her body ...
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... holes are finished , her labour is by no means at an end . The eggs must not be mingled , or piled above each other ... hole of about twelve inches in length she divides into ten or twelve separate apartments , each of which is about an ...
... holes are finished , her labour is by no means at an end . The eggs must not be mingled , or piled above each other ... hole of about twelve inches in length she divides into ten or twelve separate apartments , each of which is about an ...
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... hole at the bottom of the long tube , which makes a communication with the undermost cell and the open air ... holes in the earth to make a convenient habitation for their young . Their nests are composed of cylindrical cells fixed to ...
... hole at the bottom of the long tube , which makes a communication with the undermost cell and the open air ... holes in the earth to make a convenient habitation for their young . Their nests are composed of cylindrical cells fixed to ...
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