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Report of the Eclipse Expedition to Caroline Island, May 1883. (1884) / Chapter Skim
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Notes on the Zoology of Caroline Island by Dr W S Dixon U S N
Pages 96-97

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... They cover a wide range m class, order, genus, and species. A n enormous number of birds occupy several of the islets •, and being devoid of lear, or perhaps Ignorant of human enemies, a few of them permitted handling without an effort on their part to escape until after their capture had been effected While nature has been lavish in the bestowal of gorgeous colors to almost everything about these coral formations, yet the plumage of the birds is remarkably plain.
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From page 97...
... The Eclipse Expedition is probably responsible for adding at least one member to the insect family, for many croton bugs appeared when stores and instruments were unpacked. House cricket.
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Key Terms

  • bugs appeared
  • human enemies
  • verde island
  • remotely situated
  • numerous nests

  • giant representative
  • probably responsible
  • marvellous embellishment
  • rarely visited
  • animal kingdom

  • distinct varieties
  • reports hearing
  • chelonian reptdes
  • screw pines
  • frigate bird

  • decaying animal
  • distinct scoops
  • tropical heat
  • animal matter
  • return homewards

  • butterflies follows
  • birds occupy
  • chromatic gifts
  • found growing
  • coarsely granular

  • red pouch
  • feathery tribe
  • singing bird
  • caroline island
  • probably ardeajugulans


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