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From:
Darwin, E. A.
To:
Darwin, G. H.
Date:
26 June [1874–6]
Source of text:
DAR 258: 788
Summary:
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Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
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Thanks for letter and seeds.
Asks that Hooker return references about plants eating insects.
Discusses Pinguicula.
Identifies seeds adhering to leaves of Pinguicula [see Insectivorous plants, p. 369].
Is delighted to hear that Pinguicula and Drosera digest fibrin. Suggests diluting gluten in weak hydrochloric acid to remove starch. Enamel was nearly digested [by Drosera] overnight. Would like to try separating the digestive ferment of Pinguicula.
Describes voyage to New Zealand.
Thanks for letter. CD’s nephew got into the club. The book about the beaver is probably that by Mr Morgan. Does not intend to publish further on the intelligence of the dog.
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