Answers CD’s questions relating to the flora of the Galapagos. [See 889.]
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Answers CD’s questions relating to the flora of the Galapagos. [See 889.]
The translation of Humboldt’s Kosmos [Cosmos (1846–58)] is delayed.
Gives instances of peculiar genera with several good species in very small islands. Scarcity of insects on islands.
JDH cannot prove that there is much hybridising, but does not see why there should not be. "Bother variation, development & all such subjects, it is reasoning in a circle I believe after all."
On marking and shipment of fossils.
Has met the artist, J. M. Rugendas.
Discusses British and French relations with Rosas government [of Argentina].
Raises some points for revision of CD’s Journal of researches.
Southern island floras. "The more I ponder upon Insular Floras the less inclined I am to admit the mutation of species to any very great amount."
Notes the islands, where known, on which CD’s Galapagos beetles were found. Remarks that in none of the species whose place of origin is known, does he have specimens from more than one island.
Informs CD about characteristics of certain species of Galapagos birds.
Discusses colour of Zenaida from the Galapagos.
Discusses names and distributions of Pacific shells. [Lists by CD and Edward Forbes record names and ranges of shells collected by HC in the Galapagos.]
Answers CD’s queries about the number and distribution of species in certain fish genera.