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... feet , and the set containing three is placed externally on the hind feet . These two parcels of toes are opposed to each other , and thus form regular pincers , by means of which they can firmly grasp and retain hold of the branches of ...
... feet , and the set containing three is placed externally on the hind feet . These two parcels of toes are opposed to each other , and thus form regular pincers , by means of which they can firmly grasp and retain hold of the branches of ...
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... feet and their prehensile tail ( which serves them as a fifth limb ) , they are able to cling to the boughs with great tenacity . When a chameleon wishes to change its position it begins by separating the two sets of toes of one of the ...
... feet and their prehensile tail ( which serves them as a fifth limb ) , they are able to cling to the boughs with great tenacity . When a chameleon wishes to change its position it begins by separating the two sets of toes of one of the ...
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... feet ; area , 600 square miles . It contains about fifty isles , many of which , as well as most parts of both shores , are highly picturesque . It is 90 feet above the sea and 16 feet above the St. Lawrence , into which it discharges ...
... feet ; area , 600 square miles . It contains about fifty isles , many of which , as well as most parts of both shores , are highly picturesque . It is 90 feet above the sea and 16 feet above the St. Lawrence , into which it discharges ...
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... feet above the sea . The Wainganga flows through the centre of the district from north to south , till it meets the ... feet high , and cut out of solid granite . Chang - Chow is situated on a branch of the river Lung Kiang , which is ...
... feet above the sea . The Wainganga flows through the centre of the district from north to south , till it meets the ... feet high , and cut out of solid granite . Chang - Chow is situated on a branch of the river Lung Kiang , which is ...
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... feet ; breadth at the transept , 213 feet ; height to the apex of the roof , 115 feet . Under the cathedral is a sub- terranean church , the descent to which is by five different staircases . The cathedral was covered with a metal roof ...
... feet ; breadth at the transept , 213 feet ; height to the apex of the roof , 115 feet . Under the cathedral is a sub- terranean church , the descent to which is by five different staircases . The cathedral was covered with a metal roof ...
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