The Contemplative Philosopher: Or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year; with Poetical Illus., and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, Volume 2Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 - Nature study |
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... young they discover the greatest tenderness and affection . For their protection and conveniency no labour is spared ; and the habitations they construct do honour to their patience , their ad- dress , and sagacity . Their architecture ...
... young they discover the greatest tenderness and affection . For their protection and conveniency no labour is spared ; and the habitations they construct do honour to their patience , their ad- dress , and sagacity . Their architecture ...
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... young wasps till they are able to fly . Wasps ' nests are not always composed of an equal number of combs . They sometimes consist of fifteen , and sometimes of eleven only . The combs are of various diameters . The first , or uppermost ...
... young wasps till they are able to fly . Wasps ' nests are not always composed of an equal number of combs . They sometimes consist of fifteen , and sometimes of eleven only . The combs are of various diameters . The first , or uppermost ...
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... young wasps . The different stories of combs are always about half an inch high , which leaves free passages to the wasps from one part of the nest to another . These intervals are so spacious , that , in proportion to the bulk of the ...
... young wasps . The different stories of combs are always about half an inch high , which leaves free passages to the wasps from one part of the nest to another . These intervals are so spacious , that , in proportion to the bulk of the ...
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... young . When placed in a glass - hive , they are perfectly peaceable , and never attack the observer , if he calm- ly contemplate their operations ; for they do not sting , unless they are irritated . Immediately after a wasp's nest has ...
... young . When placed in a glass - hive , they are perfectly peaceable , and never attack the observer , if he calm- ly contemplate their operations ; for they do not sting , unless they are irritated . Immediately after a wasp's nest has ...
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... young . But while the neuters are employed in these different operations , the others are abroad in hunting parties . Some attack with intrepidity live insects , which they sometimes carry entire to the nest ; but they generally ...
... young . But while the neuters are employed in these different operations , the others are abroad in hunting parties . Some attack with intrepidity live insects , which they sometimes carry entire to the nest ; but they generally ...
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