 | Four little wise ones - 1853 - 456 trang
...kind of aphides that derives its nutriment from the roots of grass and other plants (aphis radicum) ; these it transports from the neighbouring roots, probably...tenderness, and giving them the advantage of the sun. This last fact I state from my own observation; for once, upon opening one of these ant-hills early... | |
 | WILLIAM KIRBY, M.A. F.R.S. F.L.S. - 1858 - 676 trang
...probably by subterranean galleries, excavated for the purpose, -eading from the nest in all directions1; and thus, without going out, it has always at hand...moistening them with its tongue, carrying them in its month with the utmost tenderness, and giving them the advantage of the sun. This last fact I state... | |
 | James Crowther - 1882 - 204 trang
...the purpose, leading from the nest in all directions ; and thus, without going out, it has alwaysat hand a copious supply of food. "These creatures share...tenderness, and giving them the advantage of the sun. This last fact I state from my own observation ; for once, upon opening one of these ant-hills, early... | |
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Aphis, that derives its nutriment from the roots of grass and other plants {Aphis radicun1); these it transports from the neighbouring roots, probably by subterranean galleries, excavated for the purpose, leading from the nest in all directions' ; and... 
