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... motion of our own . We maintain them in spite of the chemical affin- ities , the temperature , and the mechanical influences of the bodies that surround us . Deprive us of life , and our resistance to all these tendencies is at an end ...
... motion of our own . We maintain them in spite of the chemical affin- ities , the temperature , and the mechanical influences of the bodies that surround us . Deprive us of life , and our resistance to all these tendencies is at an end ...
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... motion ; and these are de- nominated the animal functions . It is in the structure by which , and the mode in which , these several functions are performed , that the real distinction between the two kingdoms is to be sought ; and ...
... motion ; and these are de- nominated the animal functions . It is in the structure by which , and the mode in which , these several functions are performed , that the real distinction between the two kingdoms is to be sought ; and ...
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... motion . By means of sensation , the individual is informed of the ex- istence of other things beside himself ; of their qualities , and of their relations to himself ; he is rendered capable of pleasure and pain ; in short , sensation ...
... motion . By means of sensation , the individual is informed of the ex- istence of other things beside himself ; of their qualities , and of their relations to himself ; he is rendered capable of pleasure and pain ; in short , sensation ...
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... motions are excited . ' The common barberry is another instance to the same effect . When its flower is fully expanded , if the inside of one of the filaments of its stamens be just touched by a pin or a straw , it contracts instantly ...
... motions are excited . ' The common barberry is another instance to the same effect . When its flower is fully expanded , if the inside of one of the filaments of its stamens be just touched by a pin or a straw , it contracts instantly ...
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... motions . Its residence is in the brain and nervous system . Its powers become less complete and extensive as we descend from man to the lower animals , in proportion as the brain and nervous system become less perfect ; but , go as low ...
... motions . Its residence is in the brain and nervous system . Its powers become less complete and extensive as we descend from man to the lower animals , in proportion as the brain and nervous system become less perfect ; but , go as low ...
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Accipitres animals antennæ ants appear aqueous humor bees birds birds of prey blood bobolink body bones called capable carbonic acid carnivorous cavity cells Cetacea chyle circulation circumstances classes cold color common degree digestion direction distance distinct earth eggs elephant exhibited existence external feed feet fishes flesh fore functions gastric juice habits head heat Hence horse inches individual inhabitants insects instinct jaws kind labor larvæ legs less light limbs living lungs Mammalia mastication membrane mode monkey motion mouth muscles muscular nature necessary nest neuters object observed operations organs peculiar perfect performed plants possessed prey principle probably produced propolis purpose quadrupeds quantity Réaumur relation remarkable Reptiles resemblance respiration retina sense skin sometimes sound species stomach structure substances surface tail teeth tion torpid trees trunk variety vegetable Waders warm-blooded wasps whilst whole wings worms young
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Page 146 - Starting, and looking half round, I saw the lion just in the act of springing upon me. I was upon a little height ; he caught my shoulder as he sprang, and we both came to the ground below together. Growling horribly close to my ear, he shook me as a terrier dog does a rat.
Page 271 - This species infests a great variety of plants, and is to be found throughout our country from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Page 325 - While thus exerting himself, a bystander destitute of sight would suppose that the whole feathered tribe had assembled together on a trial of skill, each striving to produce his utmost effect, so perfect are his imitations. He many times deceives the sportsman, and sends him in search of birds that perhaps are not within miles of him, but whose notes he exactly imitates ; even birds themselves are frequently imposed on by this admirable mimic, and are decoyed by the fancied calls of their mates ;...
Page 146 - ... quite conscious of all that was happening. It was like what patients partially under the influence of chloroform describe, who see all the operation but feel not the knife. This singular condition was not the result of any mental process. The shake annihilated fear, and allowed no sense of horror in looking round at the beast. This peculiar state is probably produced in all animals killed by the carnivora; and, if so, is a merciful provision by our benevolent Creator for lessening the pain of...
Page 146 - ... together. Growling horribly close to my ear, he shook me as a terrier dog does a rat. The shock produced a stupor similar to that which seems to be felt by a mouse after the first shake of the cat.
Page 325 - In his domesticated state, when he commences his career of song, it is impossible to stand by uninterested. He whistles for the dog ; Caesar starts up, wags his tail, and runs to meet his master. He squeaks out like a hurt chicken ; and the hen hurries about, with hanging wings and bristled feathers, clucking to protect her injured brood. The barking of the dog, the mewing of the cat, the creaking of a passing wheelbarrow, follow with great truth and rapidity.
Page 146 - It caused a sort of dreaminess, in which there was no sense of pain nor feeling of terror, though quite conscious of all that was happening. It was like what patients partially under the influence of chloroform describe, who see all the operation, but feel not the knife. This singular condition was not the result of any mental process. The shake annihilated fear, and allowed no sense of horror in looking round at the beast.
Page 325 - The mocking-bird loses little of the power and energy of his song by confinement. In his domesticated state, when he commences his career of song, it is impossible to stand by uninterested.
Page 312 - These apartments compose an intricate labyrinth, which extends a foot or more in diameter from the royal chamber on every side. Here the nurseries and magazines of provisions begin ; and, being separated by small empty chambers and galleries, which surround them, and communicate with each other...
Page 32 - ALTHOUGH it is no part of the plan of this work to enter...