The Geography of MammalsK. Paul, Trench, Trübner & Company, Limited, 1899 - 335 páginas |
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Absence of nearly all Eutherian Mammals , except a few Rodents and Bats ;
presence of six distinct families of Marsupials with one hundred species , and the
only two known forms of Monotremes . 2 . – NEOTROPICAL REGION Name .
Absence of nearly all Eutherian Mammals , except a few Rodents and Bats ;
presence of six distinct families of Marsupials with one hundred species , and the
only two known forms of Monotremes . 2 . – NEOTROPICAL REGION Name .
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How far these differ from one another , and whether they are really distinct from
the allied wild pigs of the Oriental Region , seems a little uncertain . It is probable
, however , that many of these so - called “ species ” of wild pig may be ...
How far these differ from one another , and whether they are really distinct from
the allied wild pigs of the Oriental Region , seems a little uncertain . It is probable
, however , that many of these so - called “ species ” of wild pig may be ...
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These are a Cat ( Felis megalotis ) , of which very little is known , but which is
stated on competent authority to be quite a distinct species , and to be confined to
the islands of Timor and Rotti ; a Palm - cat ( Paradoxurus hermaphroditus ) , and
a ...
These are a Cat ( Felis megalotis ) , of which very little is known , but which is
stated on competent authority to be quite a distinct species , and to be confined to
the islands of Timor and Rotti ; a Palm - cat ( Paradoxurus hermaphroditus ) , and
a ...
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... ( Sphenodon punctatus ) , which , though externally resembling a lizard , differs
from all other lacertians in so inany points of its skeleton and internal structure
that it is usually considered to belong to a separate and distinct order of reptiles .
... ( Sphenodon punctatus ) , which , though externally resembling a lizard , differs
from all other lacertians in so inany points of its skeleton and internal structure
that it is usually considered to belong to a separate and distinct order of reptiles .
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recently compiled by Mr . Wiglesworth ( 15 ) , are , considering the number of
islands , not numerous , but on the whole show distinctly Australian affinities .
SECTION XI . — THE HAWAIIAN SUB - REGION The Hawaiian Sub - region
includes ...
recently compiled by Mr . Wiglesworth ( 15 ) , are , considering the number of
islands , not numerous , but on the whole show distinctly Australian affinities .
SECTION XI . — THE HAWAIIAN SUB - REGION The Hawaiian Sub - region
includes ...
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