02718cam a22003373u 4500 74871 UtSlPG 20260610134731.0 m cr n 260607r20241865utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913 On the phenomena of variation and geographical distribution as illustrated by the Papilionidæ of the Malayan region On the phenomena of variation and geographical distribution as illustrated by the Papilionidae of the Malayan region Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-12-11 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "On the Phenomena of Variation and Geographical Distribution as Illustrated by the Papilionidæ of the Malayan Region" by Alfred R. Wallace is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the study of butterflies, specifically the Papilionidæ family, emphasizing their variation, distribution, and the ecological factors influencing these phenomena. It is a detailed examination rooted in natural history, offering insights into the complexities of species and their adaptations. At the start of the text, Wallace presents an overview of the significance of studying variations and geographical distribution among butterflies, particularly focusing on the intricacies of the Papilionidæ family. He describes the unique beauty and diversity of these butterflies and how they serve as examples for studying biological variations and environmental influences. Notably, he discusses specific characteristics of their wings that aid in understanding variations, such as their coloration and structure, and he introduces various classifications of these butterflies based on their anatomical features and distribution across the Malayan region, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of this captivating group of insects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Linnean Society of London, 1865 Papilionidae -- Malaysia -- Variation Papilionidae -- Malaysia -- Geographical distribution https://archive.org/details/onphenomenaofvar00wall https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74871 115596 115596