The Geography of MammalsKegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Company, 1899 - 335 páginas |
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... and there is at present no palæontological evidence of the former occurrence
of the Australian forms , or of forms allied to ... to the distribution of the Ratitæ (
wingless birds ) , we find the Neotropical form ( the Rhea ) more closely
connected ...
... and there is at present no palæontological evidence of the former occurrence
of the Australian forms , or of forms allied to ... to the distribution of the Ratitæ (
wingless birds ) , we find the Neotropical form ( the Rhea ) more closely
connected ...
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In general structure the Wombats are closely allied to the next family , the
Phalangers , although their exclusively terrestrial habits naturally involve minor
points of difference , which , added to the characters presented by their dentition ,
have ...
In general structure the Wombats are closely allied to the next family , the
Phalangers , although their exclusively terrestrial habits naturally involve minor
points of difference , which , added to the characters presented by their dentition ,
have ...
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All three are closely allied to the Javan Deer ( Cervus hippelaphus ) , and it is
quite possible that they are merely dwarfed forms of this species . Passing over ,
for the present , the Rodents and Bats , the Carnivora are represented in the ...
All three are closely allied to the Javan Deer ( Cervus hippelaphus ) , and it is
quite possible that they are merely dwarfed forms of this species . Passing over ,
for the present , the Rodents and Bats , the Carnivora are represented in the ...
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The only indigenous mammals are a Wild Dog ( Canis antarcticus ) and a Vesper
- mouse ( Hesperomys ) , which seem to be distinct , though closely allied to the
mainland forms . The birds also are mostly identical with those of the mainland ...
The only indigenous mammals are a Wild Dog ( Canis antarcticus ) and a Vesper
- mouse ( Hesperomys ) , which seem to be distinct , though closely allied to the
mainland forms . The birds also are mostly identical with those of the mainland ...
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... 303 endemic species of Birds are examined , it will be at once evident that they
are all more closely allied to South American than to North American forms , and ,
like the Bats , show that the islands have been stocked with life from the south .
... 303 endemic species of Birds are examined , it will be at once evident that they
are all more closely allied to South American than to North American forms , and ,
like the Bats , show that the islands have been stocked with life from the south .
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| Título | The Geography of Mammals |
| Autores | William Lutley Sclater, Philip Lutley Sclater |
| Editor | Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Company, 1899 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de California |
| Digitalizado | 2 Jul. 2008 |
| Largo | 335 páginas |
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