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RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [after 1845]. Infinite numbers of Spiders... Journal of researches 2d ed. CUL-DAR205.2.121. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 5.2022. RN1

NOTE: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volume CUL-DAR205.2 contains notes on means of distribution.

Darwin, C. R. 1845. Journal of researches into the natural history and geology of the countries visited during the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle round the world, under the Command of Capt. Fitz Roy, R.N. 2d ed. London: John Murray.

The brown crayon number '18' indicates that this document was filed by Darwin in his portfolio for the subject of Migration.

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Infinite numbers of Spiders (p. 159 Journal of Research) were blown on board Beagle, when 60 miles from land, & as Spiders of many genera have habit of sailing through air— Thus Spiders may be transported.—

As Duckweed adheres to Ducks, so minute mollusca might adhere to Duck-weeds.—

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In St. Pauls Rock in middle of Atlantic & Keeling Atoll in Indian Ocean— Spiders were numerous— Then go on how they might be imported.—

See my Journal about Waders so common on Oceanic Isd — under Keeling Isd.— about burying seeds

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