From J. T. Moggridge [before 22] June 1871
Summary
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 |
To J. T. Moggridge 22 June [1871]
Summary
Thanks JTM for information on ants.
Mentions letter "from a Texas gentleman" Gideon Lincecum describing ants that plant seeds [see 3082].
Notes that fly orchid is unattractive to insects. Asks JTM to attempt fertilisation experiment with this plant.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Traherne Moggridge |
| Date: | 22 June [1871] |
| Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.399) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7830 |
Document type
| letter | (2) |
Author
| Darwin, C. R. | (1) |
| Moggridge, J. T. | (1) |
Addressee
| Darwin, C. R. | (1) |
| Moggridge, J. T. | (1) |
Correspondent
| Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
| Moggridge, J. T. | (2) |
