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RefNoPP/4/14
Previous numbersPP/36/14
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TitlePaper, 'On the changes in the gland-cells of Dionaea muscipula during secretion' by W [Walter] Gardiner
CreatorGardiner; Walter (1859-1941); British botanist
Date1883
DescriptionGardiner writes: 'The following observations were made upon leaves of Dionaea muscipula which had been fed with the bodies of wood-lice, from which the chitinous coat had been previously removed., The leaves were then placed in absolute alcohol. It is well known that shortly after the application of animal matter the leaves close, and may remain shut for a period varying usually from ten to twelve days, when they open spontaneously. When, however, the leaf is not vigorous or when the amount of animal matter is somewhat large, the leaf may not open at all, but remain closed until its death.'

Annotations in pencil and ink.

Subject: Biology / Botany

Received 18 December 1883. Read 20 December 1883. Communicated by [William Turner] Thiselton-Dyer.

A version of this paper was published in volume 36 of the Proceedings of the Royal Society as 'On the changes in the gland-cells of Dionæa muscipula during secretion'.
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FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk and graphite pencil on paper
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NA7968Thiselton-Dyer; Sir; William Turner (1843 - 1928); botanist1843 - 1928
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