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From J. T. Moggridge   [before 22] June 1871

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At Wallace’s suggestion he offers CD his observations on the seed-gathering habits of ants. Suggests their role in seed dispersal.

At work on the last part of his book [Contributions to the flora of Mentone (1867–71)].

Has found that Ophrys insectifera can reproduce asexually.

Author:  John Traherne Moggridge
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [before 22] June 1871
Classmark:  DAR 171: 215
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-7788
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