44 



THE PRESENT. 



ence. The formative or geological function so prominent 

 in the lower groups, now gives place to the alimentative ; 



Aspect of Vegetation. 



and though the grassy carpet may conserve the soil from 

 waste, and the palm-grove may induce the accumulation of 

 vegetable matter, still the relations of the endogens are 

 mainly and obviously zoological. Highest and last come 



