From:
William Turner Thiselton-Dyer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 June 1874
Source of text:
DAR 58.1: 67–8
Summary:
Identifies seeds adhering to leaves of Pinguicula [see Insectivorous plants, p. 369].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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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.