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. The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex. Evolution; Natural selection; Heredity; Human beings -- Origin. Chap. XIII. Decoration. 387 Male humming-birds (figs. 48 and 49) almost vie with birds of paradise in their beauty, as every one will admit who has seen Mr. Gould's splendid volumes, or his rich collection. It is very remarkable in how many different ways these birds are orna- mented. Almost every part of their plumage has been taken advantage of, and modified; and the modifications have been. ig. 48. Lophornis omatus, male and female (from Brehm). z Junes,. Please note that
. The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex. Evolution; Natural selection; Heredity; Human beings -- Origin. Chap. XIII. Decoration. 387 Male humming-birds (figs. 48 and 49) almost vie with birds of paradise in their beauty, as every one will admit who has seen Mr. Gould's splendid volumes, or his rich collection. It is very remarkable in how many different ways these birds are orna- mented. Almost every part of their plumage has been taken advantage of, and modified; and the modifications have been. ig. 48. Lophornis omatus, male and female (from Brehm). z Junes,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. New York, Appleton
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