The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection: Or, The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for LifeJohn Murray, 1873 - Всего страниц: 458 |
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... nearly depopulated at successive periods , and then re - stocked ; and he gives as an alternative , that new forms may be generated " without the presence of any mould or germ of former aggregates . " I am not sure that I understand ...
... nearly depopulated at successive periods , and then re - stocked ; and he gives as an alternative , that new forms may be generated " without the presence of any mould or germ of former aggregates . " I am not sure that I understand ...
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... nearly finished ; but as it will take me many more years to complete it , and as my health is far from strong , I have been urged to publish this Abstract . I have more especially been induced to do this , as Mr. Wallace , who is now ...
... nearly finished ; but as it will take me many more years to complete it , and as my health is far from strong , I have been urged to publish this Abstract . I have more especially been induced to do this , as Mr. Wallace , who is now ...
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... nearly uniform . The effects on the offspring are either definite or indefinite . They may be considered as definite when all or nearly all the offspring of individuals exposed to certain conditions during several generations are ...
... nearly uniform . The effects on the offspring are either definite or indefinite . They may be considered as definite when all or nearly all the offspring of individuals exposed to certain conditions during several generations are ...
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... nearly the same variety for instance , buds on peach - trees producing nectarines , and buds on common roses producing moss - roses - we clearly see that the nature of the conditions is of subordinate importance in comparison with the ...
... nearly the same variety for instance , buds on peach - trees producing nectarines , and buds on common roses producing moss - roses - we clearly see that the nature of the conditions is of subordinate importance in comparison with the ...
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... nearly mature ; peculiarities in the silk- worm are known to appear at the corresponding caterpillar or Cocoon stage . But hereditary diseases and some other facts make me believe that the rule has a wider extension , and that , when ...
... nearly mature ; peculiarities in the silk- worm are known to appear at the corresponding caterpillar or Cocoon stage . But hereditary diseases and some other facts make me believe that the rule has a wider extension , and that , when ...
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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection: Or The ..., Том 2 Charles Darwin Полный просмотр - 1888 |
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adapted admit affinities allied species America analogous ancient appear beak become bees believe belonging birds breeds cause cells characters climate closely allied colour continuous crossed crustaceans degree developed difficulty distinct species doubt effects eggs embryo existing extinct extremely facts favourable fertilised fertility flowers formations formerly forms fossil Fritz Müller genera genus geological geological period Glacial period gradations greater number groups of species habits Hence hybrids important increase individuals inhabitants inherited insects instance instincts intercrossing intermediate kind lamellæ larvæ less living male mammals manner Marsupials migration modified descendants natural selection naturalists nearly nest occasionally oceanic islands offspring organisation organs parent peculiar perfect pigeon pistil pollen present preserved principle probably produced quadrupeds ranked reciprocal crosses remarked reproductive resemblance rudimentary seeds sexual selection slight South America stamens sterility structure struggle successive supposed theory tion variability variations varieties vary whilst whole wings young
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Стр. 1 - These facts, as will be seen in the latter chapters of this volume, seemed to throw some light on the origin of species — that mystery of mysteries, as it has been called by one of our greatest philosophers.
Стр. 162 - ... if it could be proved that any part of the structure of any one species had been formed for the exclusive good of another species, it would annihilate my theory, for such could not have been produced through natural selection
Стр. 1 - ... of our greatest philosophers. On my return home, it occurred to me, in 1837, that something might perhaps be made out on this question by patiently accumulating and reflecting on all sorts of facts which could possibly have any bearing on it. After five years' work I allowed myself to speculate on the subject, and drew up some short notes...
Стр. 424 - Analogy would lead me one step further, namely, to the belief that all animals and plants have descended from some one prototype. But analogy may be a deceitful guide.
Стр. 50 - In these several senses, which pass into each other, I use for convenience' sake the general term of Struggle for Existence.
Стр. 322 - Every species has come into existence coincident both in space and time with a pre-existing closely allied species.
Стр. 146 - If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down.
Стр. 310 - I strongly insisted, in 1839 and 1845, on this " law of the succession of types,"—on " this wonderful relationship in the same continent between the dead and the living." Professor Owen has subsequently extended the same generalisation to the mammals of the Old World. We see the same law in this author's restorations of the extinct and gigantic birds of New Zealand. We see it also in the birds of the caves of Brazil. Mr. Woodward has shown that the same law holds good with sea-shells, but, from...
Стр. 57 - Now the number of. mice is largely dependent, as every one knows, on the number of cats; and Col.
Стр. 103 - It is a truly wonderful fact—the wonder of which we are apt to overlook from familiarity—that all animals and all plants throughout all time and space should be related to each other in groups subordinate to groups, in the manner which we everywhere behold...