The Natural History of Reptiles and Serpents: To which is Added, an Appendix Containing an Account of Worms, Corals, and SpongesW. Wetton, 1820 - 166 pages |
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... covered with strong scales and armed with four strong claws . The tail is rather shorter than the legs , and covered with small scales , which end with a hard pointed tip . Thus we see the Tortoise has an advantage which most other ...
... covered with strong scales and armed with four strong claws . The tail is rather shorter than the legs , and covered with small scales , which end with a hard pointed tip . Thus we see the Tortoise has an advantage which most other ...
Page 63
... covered with a milky fluid , which comes through all the pores of its skin ; but it need scarcely be added , that this would not be sufficient to quench even the smallest fire . In addition to this , the Salamander was esteemed a ...
... covered with a milky fluid , which comes through all the pores of its skin ; but it need scarcely be added , that this would not be sufficient to quench even the smallest fire . In addition to this , the Salamander was esteemed a ...
Page 65
... covered , except on the belly , with small worts . Its food consists of worms and water insects , and the prey is often contended for with great obsti- nacy . Dr. Townson kept some of them in a jar , and fed them with worms ; the ...
... covered , except on the belly , with small worts . Its food consists of worms and water insects , and the prey is often contended for with great obsti- nacy . Dr. Townson kept some of them in a jar , and fed them with worms ; the ...
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