Proceedings of the Royal Physical Society of Edinburgh, 2. kötetThe Society, 1863 |
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... feet long , and 5 feet 6 inches in circumference where thickest . 2. Portbeagle Shark , 7 feet 3 inches long , and 4 feet in circumference . 3. Great Sun - fish , 5 feet 2 inches long , and 2 feet 8 inches deep . 4. Conger Eel , 6 feet ...
... feet long , and 5 feet 6 inches in circumference where thickest . 2. Portbeagle Shark , 7 feet 3 inches long , and 4 feet in circumference . 3. Great Sun - fish , 5 feet 2 inches long , and 2 feet 8 inches deep . 4. Conger Eel , 6 feet ...
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... feet in clearing away the snow from its food , as much as the Lap- land species does ; and the cup - shaped structure of its feet , as shown in the specimens now sent home , is admirably adapted for this . That it does not use the ...
... feet in clearing away the snow from its food , as much as the Lap- land species does ; and the cup - shaped structure of its feet , as shown in the specimens now sent home , is admirably adapted for this . That it does not use the ...
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... tomical assistance . On examining its external peculiarities we find that its fore paws and feet are short and comparatively small and weak , and not provided with a web 22 Proceedings of the Royal Physical Society .
... tomical assistance . On examining its external peculiarities we find that its fore paws and feet are short and comparatively small and weak , and not provided with a web 22 Proceedings of the Royal Physical Society .
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... feet . The hind feet and legs are enormously strong , the fingers united by a strong broad web , the claws excessively developed , and each in the form of a strong gouge . The combination of machinery in the fore and hind legs and feet ...
... feet . The hind feet and legs are enormously strong , the fingers united by a strong broad web , the claws excessively developed , and each in the form of a strong gouge . The combination of machinery in the fore and hind legs and feet ...
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... feet 10 inches high , the male reaching the height of 4 feet from the top of the head to the sole of the heel in a straight line . You are aware these creatures have been frequently described . as reaching a much higher stature ( it was ...
... feet 10 inches high , the male reaching the height of 4 feet from the top of the head to the sole of the heel in a straight line . You are aware these creatures have been frequently described . as reaching a much higher stature ( it was ...
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