Animal and Vegetable Physiology: Considered with Reference to Natural Theology, Volume 1Carey, Lea & Blanchard, 1836 - Biology |
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... length the mind , conscious of the inadequacy of its own powers to the comprehension of even a small part of the system of the universe , is appalled by the overwhelming consideration of the infinity that surrounds us . The reflection ...
... length the mind , conscious of the inadequacy of its own powers to the comprehension of even a small part of the system of the universe , is appalled by the overwhelming consideration of the infinity that surrounds us . The reflection ...
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... length the island , or other ed into a natural and luxuriant actions rising from grasses to all the varieties of the fertile mea- and the widely spreading forest . of the torrid zone , the eye of the d by the appearance of a few hardy ...
... length the island , or other ed into a natural and luxuriant actions rising from grasses to all the varieties of the fertile mea- and the widely spreading forest . of the torrid zone , the eye of the d by the appearance of a few hardy ...
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... length arrives when the animal , having completed its growth , attains the maturity of its being , and acquires the full possession of its powers . Every organ in succession has received its entire development , and has united its ...
... length arrives when the animal , having completed its growth , attains the maturity of its being , and acquires the full possession of its powers . Every organ in succession has received its entire development , and has united its ...
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... length of time , and when moist- ed with water , resume their activity , as if restored to life . Ine germination of seeds under these circumstances is matter common observation ; but the revivification of animal- cades is a more ...
... length of time , and when moist- ed with water , resume their activity , as if restored to life . Ine germination of seeds under these circumstances is matter common observation ; but the revivification of animal- cades is a more ...
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... length , interspersed through- out every part of the system . These tubes exhibit different modifications of structure , more especially with regard to the form of the fibres , or other materials , which adhere to the inner surface of ...
... length , interspersed through- out every part of the system . These tubes exhibit different modifications of structure , more especially with regard to the form of the fibres , or other materials , which adhere to the inner surface of ...
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Page xiii - On the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God, as manifested in the Creation ; illustrating such work by all reasonable arguments, as for instance the variety and formation of God's creatures in the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms ; the effect of digestion, and thereby of conversion ; the construction of the hand of man, and an infinite variety of other arguments ; as also by discoveries ancient and modern, in arts, sciences, and the whole extent of literature.
Page 44 - See dying vegetables life sustain, See life dissolving vegetate again: All forms that perish other forms supply; (By turns we catch the vital breath, and die) Like bubbles on the sea of Matter borne, They rise, they break, and to that sea return.
Page 114 - ... around. The beauty and novelty of such a scene in the animal kingdom, long arrested my attention, but, after twenty-five minutes of constant observation^ I was obliged to withdraw my eye from fatigue, without having seen the torrent for one instant change its direction, or diminish, in the slightest degree, the rapidity of its course. I continued to watch the same orifice, at short intervals, for five hours, sometimes observing it for a quarter of an hour at a time, but still the stream rolled...
Page xiv - ON THE POWER WISDOM AND GOODNESS OF GOD AS MANIFESTED IN THE ADAPTATION OF EXTERNAL, NATURE TO THE MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL CONSTITUTION OF MAN.
Page 259 - Where the principal object is either extensive protection, or the provision of broad surfaces for the attachment of muscles, we find the osseous structure expanded into flat plates; as is exemplified in the bones of the skull, in the shoulder blade, and still more remarkably in the bony shield which surrounds the body of the tortoise. On the other hand, where a system of levers is wanted, as in the limbs, which have to sustain the weight of the trunk, and to confer extensive powers of locomotion,...
Page 23 - ... of stagnant water, we still meet with -life in some new and unexpected form, yet ever adapted to the circumstances of its situation. Wherever life can be sustained, we find life produced. It would almost seem as if Nature had been thus lavish and sportive in her productions, with the intent to demonstrate to man the fertility of her resources, and the inexhaustible fund from which she has so prodigally drawn...
Page 298 - Tetrodons are remarkable for being provided with the means of suddenly assuming a globular form by swallowing air, which, passing into the crop, or first stomach, blows up the whole animal like a balloon. The abdominal region being thus rendered the lightest, the body turns over, the stomach...
Page xiv - Gilbert, Esq. requested the assistance of his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury and of the Bishop of London, in determining upon the best mode of carrying into effect the intentions of the Testator. Acting with their advice, and with the concurrence of a nobleman immediately connected with the deceased, Mr. Davies Gilbert appointed the following eight gentlemen to write separate Treatises on the different branches of the subject as here stated : THE REV.
Page 36 - By rendering ourselves familiar with the handwriting, where the characters are clearly legible, we gradually learn to decipher the more obscure passages, and are enabled to follow the continuity of the narrative through chapters that would otherwise appear mutilated and defaced. Hence the utility of comprehending in our studies the whole range of the organized creation, with a view to the discovery of final causes, and obtaining adequate ideas of the power, the wisdom, and the goodness of God.
Page 206 - The process by which this periodical casting and renewal of the shell are effected, has been very satisfactorily investigated by Reaumur. The tendency in the body and in the limbs to expand during growth is restrained by the limited dimensions of the shell, which resists the efforts to enlarge its diameter. But this force of expansion goes on increasing, till at length it is productive of much uneasiness to the animal, which is, in consequence, prompted to make a violent effort to relieve itself;...