Encloses specimens of milk-weed with trapped insects. Indian hemp catches insects in the same way but with less success.
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Encloses specimens of milk-weed with trapped insects. Indian hemp catches insects in the same way but with less success.
Thanks for CD’s comments on ["Evolution of nerves"]. Admits that he may have "been too keen in my scent after nerves".
Notes effect of reversing direction of current in muscular tissue.