The Life and Letters of George John RomanesLongmans Breen and C, 1896 - 776 pages "In writing my husband's life I have tried, so far as it was possible, to let him, especially in matters scientific, speak for himself. The letters relating to his work will, I hope, interest any one who cares for biological science"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
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... able to prove conclusively for at least two species of the naked - eyed ' forms that as long as their marginal bodies remained intact they would always respond to luminous stimulation , and would crowd along a beam of light cast through ...
... able to prove conclusively for at least two species of the naked - eyed ' forms that as long as their marginal bodies remained intact they would always respond to luminous stimulation , and would crowd along a beam of light cast through ...
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... able and interesting of memory's pictures . With kind regards to Mrs. Darwin , I remain , very sincerely and most respectfully yours , GEO . J. ROMANES . To Professor E. Schäfer . Dunskaith , Ross - shire . My dear Schäfer , -I am glad ...
... able and interesting of memory's pictures . With kind regards to Mrs. Darwin , I remain , very sincerely and most respectfully yours , GEO . J. ROMANES . To Professor E. Schäfer . Dunskaith , Ross - shire . My dear Schäfer , -I am glad ...
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... able to make out this point satis- factorily . The severed margin continues its rhythmical contractions for two or FIG . 2 . three days . I am now trying the effect of different chemical stimuli , and if you can suggest any further line ...
... able to make out this point satis- factorily . The severed margin continues its rhythmical contractions for two or FIG . 2 . three days . I am now trying the effect of different chemical stimuli , and if you can suggest any further line ...
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... able to send anything to the international exhibitions , I shall not envy any one else who may resolve to enter the same trade . I am working hard at the jelly - fish just now , and have succeeded in extracting several new confessions ...
... able to send anything to the international exhibitions , I shall not envy any one else who may resolve to enter the same trade . I am working hard at the jelly - fish just now , and have succeeded in extracting several new confessions ...
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... able to understand them . Do not trouble to return the MS . I had intended to ask you while at Down if you happen to know whether stinging nettles are endemic plants in South America . The reason I should like to know is , that last ...
... able to understand them . Do not trouble to return the MS . I had intended to ask you while at Down if you happen to know whether stinging nettles are endemic plants in South America . The reason I should like to know is , that last ...
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