The microscopic cabinet of select animated objects : with a description of the jewel and doublet microscope, test objects, &c. to which are subjoined, memoirs on the verification of microscopic phenomena, and an exact method of appreciating the quality of microscopes and engiscopes by C.R. Goring (1832)
Pritchard, Andrew, 1804-1882, Goring, C. R., 1792-1840, Kelsall, W.H., fl. 1834-1860, engraver ill · London : Whittaker, Treacher, and Arnot, Ave-Maria-Lane · leaf 46
its natural position, is thrownback, and covered by the second plate, to which itis attached by a joint; it is convex, externally,but concave next the mouth, whereby the juices of itsprey are more easily conducted to it. In the following view the parts are thrown back, toshow the mouth and internal… … In the libellula depressa, instead of a pair of forci-pated jaws attached to the extremity of the secondplate, there is a pair of triangular plates, each pieceor plate being- attached by one of its angles, andforming a joint, which, when closed, permits the op- 40 MICROSCOPIC CABINET. posite sides…
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