From Hubert Airy 3 April 1871
Summary
Comments on discussion of residual organs in Descent [ch. 1].
Describes his ability to contract the platysma myoides at will.
Suggests reason for loss of voluntary movement of ears in men and monkeys.
Author: | Hubert Airy |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 3 Apr 1871 |
Classmark: | DAR 87: 37–8 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7657 |