The Journal of Comparative Neurology and Psychology, Volume 14Editorial Office, Denison University, 1904 |
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... individuals of each of the species were studied . In the tables the results for four individuals of each are pre- sented . Each individual was given one trial a day at each of the three heights , 30 , 90 and 180 cm . for ten days . In ...
... individuals of each of the species were studied . In the tables the results for four individuals of each are pre- sented . Each individual was given one trial a day at each of the three heights , 30 , 90 and 180 cm . for ten days . In ...
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... individuals carefully examine the board and look intently toward the net and surrounding objects before pushing off ... individual pushes itself almost over , then stops sud- denly and draws back , or attempts to catch the edge with its ...
... individuals carefully examine the board and look intently toward the net and surrounding objects before pushing off ... individual pushes itself almost over , then stops sud- denly and draws back , or attempts to catch the edge with its ...
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... individuals Terrapene bauri Taylor Xerobates polpyhemus Daudin Testudo vicina Günther Chelopus insculptus Laconte ... individual was found that plunged off directly at the height of 180 cm . Examination of edge as in T. bauri . 30 cm ...
... individuals Terrapene bauri Taylor Xerobates polpyhemus Daudin Testudo vicina Günther Chelopus insculptus Laconte ... individual was found that plunged off directly at the height of 180 cm . Examination of edge as in T. bauri . 30 cm ...
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... individual is frequently afraid to move , and will remain for a long time just where the experimenter has placed it . This study of the reactions to space of the three species of tortoises already considered was supplemented by ...
... individual is frequently afraid to move , and will remain for a long time just where the experimenter has placed it . This study of the reactions to space of the three species of tortoises already considered was supplemented by ...
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... individuals after a time move about freely , but whenever they reach the edge of the board they turn back . Evidently the tactual and muscular impressions inhibit the tendency to move forward . Whereas in case of C. picta , we see the ...
... individuals after a time move about freely , but whenever they reach the edge of the board they turn back . Evidently the tactual and muscular impressions inhibit the tendency to move forward . Whereas in case of C. picta , we see the ...
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