Marvels of pond-life; or, A year's microscopic recreations among the polyps, infusoria, rotifers, water-bears and polyzoa (1871)
Slack, Henry J. (Henry James), 1818-1896 · London, Groombridge · leaf 45
d incuSj the Latin for that implement. Eachhammer consists of two portions articulated by a hingejoint. The lower portion, the manubrium, or handle,gives motion to the upper portion, which from itsshape is named the uncus, or hook. The unci arefurnished with finger-like processes of teeth,… … B Gizzard of Notomata. the principal are two rami, or branches, jointed so thatthey can open and close like a pair of shears. Thesetwo rest upon the third portion, which is called thefulcrum. Some faint idea of the working of thetoothed hammers may be obtained by rubbing theknuckles of both hands…
Microscopy · Freshwater animals -- England · Pond animals
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