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me in the rugging & giving
theory, and until one has
been opposed he does not
know his strength.

My first paper on the New
Zealand Struthioid is
printed, with a plate, in
the Transact. of the Zoologl.
Society for 1839-40. I am
sorry I have not a copy
left, but the Chief-justice
of N.Z. & the Bishop's

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Helen MG

the inner edge of the previous page is shown on the left.
Not sure what the rugging and giving theory means.
New Zealand Struthioid - no idea what this is
line 8 does not make sense.

Kelly Hall

Thanks Helen, Struthioid refers to a family of birds related to ostrich (Struthionidae), previously this included kiwi (now moved to the group known as ratites). Line 8 seems to refer to the Transactions of Zoological Society.