RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1870-1871]. Draft of Descent 2: 284-285. CUL-DAR53.2.151. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 1.2022. RN1

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The mane which occurs in the rams also of the above mentioned African breed of sheep is a true secondary sexual character, for it is not [developed] as I hear from Mr. Winwood Reade, if the animal be castrated.)

[Descent 2: 284-5: "The mane which occurs the rams alone of the above-mentioned African breed of sheep, is a true secondary sexual character, for it is not developed, as I hear from Mr. Winwood Reade, if the animal be castrated."]


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