The Naturalist In Nicaragua - Thomas Belt - Bog

""The Naturalist in Nicaragua"" is a travelogue and scientific exploration written by Thomas Belt, a British naturalist, who spent four years in Nicaragua during the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first part describes Belt's journey to Nicaragua and his initial impressions of the country, while the second part is focused on his scientific observations and discoveries. Belt's keen observations of the flora and fauna of Nicaragua, including its unique geology, volcanoes, and diverse ecosystems, make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in natural history. He also shares his experiences with the local people, their customs, and the political situation of Nicaragua at the time. Belt's writing is engaging and accessible, making this book an enjoyable read for both scientists and general readers alike.But--and here comes in the principle to which the term ""mimicry"" is now restricted--if warning colours are helpful to noxious animals, then defenceless animals acquiring these colours will share in the protection afforded by them. And so we find a deceptive similarity between animals occurring in the same district, but not closely related, in which the mimicked form is unpalatable or has an odour repulsive to birds and lizards. It must, of course, be understood that the mimicry is unconscious, the result, as in the cases of cryptic resemblance, having been brought about by natural selection--the less perfect the mimicry the more liable are the individuals to be attacked, and the less chance have they of reproducing their kind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.