PSM V04 D547 Evolutionary adaptions of feet
Zusammenfassung
Evolutionary adaptions of feet
A—Extreme form of compressed foot, as seen in the deer, ox, etc., adapted specially for land transit.
B—Extreme form of expanded foot, as seen in the ornithorhynchus, etc., adapted more particularly for swimming.
C—Intermediate form of foot, as seen in the otter.
D—Foot of frog. Here the foot is equally serviceable in and out of the water.
E—Foot of the seal, which opens and closes in the act of natation.
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Tierglieder vergleiche
Populärwissenschaftliche Monatsillustrationen Band 4
Wissenschaftsgeschichte
Populärwissenschaft
Datum
1873 - 1874
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