Asks Lyell to put a question to CD: "To what far distant origin can the configuration of the skin surface [the symmetrical but different curves] at the last points of the fingers and toes be traced?"
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Asks Lyell to put a question to CD: "To what far distant origin can the configuration of the skin surface [the symmetrical but different curves] at the last points of the fingers and toes be traced?"
Has never before noticed with care the markings on finger-ends. Compares them to the complex whirl-pool patterns of human foetal lanugo.
Mammae in human males.
The role of natural selection in the development of beards and manes of animals.
Hereditary pointing in setters.
Does not think WRG’s theory [about ridges of skin on palm and finger-ends?] will hold.
Does not believe the beard in monkeys and goats could be protective like the lion’s mane.
Thanks him for fact about setters.
Is perplexed about the reported milk secretion in pubescent boys.