RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. [Abstract of 4to Pamphlets]. CUL-DAR75.97. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 5.2021. RN2

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Abstract 4to Pamphlets

132 Gaudry (p. 46) on Pictets cretaceous stages abrupt or graduated

134 Quatrefages (no 4) p 743 good facts on Hybrids & Grafting

135 Müller monstrous Begonia – self-fertile orchis.

136 Mauritian R? Isld. Wonderful case of G. Distribution

137 Wallace measurement of Geolog. Time

138 Askenasy young of distinct sp. of Ranunculus like each other

139 Ercolani on the Placenta, formation & difference of

142 Kerner on the Descent of Tabocytisus, close sp. in relation to G. Distribution are outer genus just capable of existence, when new sp. formed

p. 32 semi-aquatic plants same form of leaves – on general forms of leaves in relation to conditions.

p. 36-40-43- do leaves & flower of Alpine plants do p. 44.

142 Spreading of imported moth in U. States. (Struggle for existence)

p 18 American insects becoming parasitic in some cases on imported European insects

p 19 [illeg] with jaws, yet never used, but the teeth are rudimentary stump blade preserved (with drawings)

144 Hildebrand p. 69 On the indirect pistil in ♂comp. flowers with details –

p 70 Proof that ♂flowers were aboriginally Herm.

p 70 Brush rudimentary in ♂ flower – good [illeg] how reduced – no active use of muscles.

p 79 Transitions (very good) from Herm. flowers to unisexual & sexless flower

p 82 Reversion in do

p 84 gradation to p. 90– rudiments p 94

146 Walsh, p 154 how far insects of same Family & genera have same Habits

p. 256 On different manner in which various insects will crunch into balls

148 Hildebrand on [illeg] – occasionally produces swimming leaves, 2 forms Reversion (like Ranunculus) Inherited tendency – Spicules reversion & rudimentary – very good

151. Lartet In lower of the Teeth impaired in ceridæ – Brains increased in size – Length of life related to size of Brain

153 Brigham p. 528 arborescent Compos.

p 541 Alpine plats of Sandwich Islds

156 Claus excellent paper on pupæ of cirripedes.

160 Hildebrand p 7 on different mass part playing same functions

p 34 Gradation & Rudiments of stamens in Scrophulariaceæ

161 Hildebrand p. 8 & 14 In Portendem diclugam Geranium, first flowers female & with stamens Rudimentary (yet only partially useless)


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