The origin of the natural spawn under these conditions of environment is probably accounted for in many cases by the presence of the spores which have been in the food eaten by the horse, have passed through the alimentary canal and are thus distributed through the dung.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
To his notion, this was an absolute essential to combat; but, as all cats of the slightest pretensions to technique perfectly understand, it can neither be well done nor produce the best effects unless the mouth be opened to its utmost capacity so as to expose the beginnings of the alimentary canal, down which-at least that is the intention of the threat-the opposing party will soon be passing.
"Penrod and Sam"
Booth Tarkington
"I've noted the great, modern tendency to preach body," he said, inhaling a big breath of the fragrant air, "to make a religion of bodily health-to look for elemental truth in alimentary canals; to mix prayer with carnal subterfuge and heaven with health resorts.
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort