RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Geographical Distrib. CUL-DAR205.2.93. 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.
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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Geographical Distrib.
In arguing that adaptability of structure does not account for facts — allude to Owen's explanation of marsupials carrying their young in pouches during drought. Yet Rodents can live well & Dingo from before S. Australian volcanic outburst.
(No) — (but very long time) — Best of all New Guinea, exclusively Marsupalian inhabitants, except pig which some doubt), & yet most humid district — Marsup. in Brazil.—
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