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From Johann von Fischer   [before 15 September 1876]

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Describes behaviour of apes and monkeys in presenting coloured hindquarters.

Author:  Johann von Fischer
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [before 15 Sept 1876]
Classmark:  DAR 164: 120, 120a
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-10598

From Johann von Fischer   15 September 1876

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Mentions observations on apes and other mammals. Describes habits of apes and monkeys in presenting hindquarters. Thinks species that present always have colourful hindquarters. Discusses possible exceptions to rule.

Author:  Johann von Fischer
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  15 Sept 1876
Classmark:  DAR 164: 119, 119a–c
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-10600
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