. The study of animal life. Zoology. 54 The Study of Animal Life examples of precise resemblance to surrounding objects ; but one of the sea-horses {Pliyllopieryx eques) is said to be exceedingly like the seaweed among which it lives. It is very difficult at present to venture suggestions as to the constitutional tendencies which may have resulted in "walking-leaves" and "walking-sticks," but forms related to these tend to resemble leaves or sticks sufficiently to deter. (Fiom Belt.) one from postulating a mere sport as the origin of the peculiarity which distinguishes Phyl
. The study of animal life. Zoology. 54 The Study of Animal Life examples of precise resemblance to surrounding objects ; but one of the sea-horses {Pliyllopieryx eques) is said to be exceedingly like the seaweed among which it lives. It is very difficult at present to venture suggestions as to the constitutional tendencies which may have resulted in "walking-leaves" and "walking-sticks," but forms related to these tend to resemble leaves or sticks sufficiently to deter. (Fiom Belt.) one from postulating a mere sport as the origin of the peculiarity which distinguishes Phylliiim or Pliasma. On the other hand, some of the strangely precise minute resemblances may be the fostered results of slight indefinite sports. It is also possible that some of the cleverer animals, such as spiders, learn to hide among the lichens and on the bark which they most resemble. But in every case, and especially where there are many risks, as among. 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 Thomson, J. Arthur (John Arthur), 1861-1933. New York, C. Scribner's sons [printed at the Edinburgh press]
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