. Animal physiology. Physiology, Comparative. Fijr. 275.—Xylocopa. Fi2. 276.—Nest of Xylocopa. or Carpenter-bee (fig. 275), has very analogous habits ; the female makes long burrows in wood, palings, &c., in which she excavates a series of cells (fig. 27G); and in every one of these she deposits an Qgg, with a supply of pollen-paste. 704. The instinct of support and protection to the young and helpless offspring, is seen in all animals in which it is needed; and it is particularly observable in Birds. The nests. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page im
. Animal physiology. Physiology, Comparative. Fijr. 275.—Xylocopa. Fi2. 276.—Nest of Xylocopa. or Carpenter-bee (fig. 275), has very analogous habits ; the female makes long burrows in wood, palings, &c., in which she excavates a series of cells (fig. 27G); and in every one of these she deposits an Qgg, with a supply of pollen-paste. 704. The instinct of support and protection to the young and helpless offspring, is seen in all animals in which it is needed; and it is particularly observable in Birds. The nests. 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 Carpenter, William Benjamin, 1813-1885. London : H. G. Bohn
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