Mosso, A. (Angelo), 1846-1910 · London, Unwin · leaf 267
f their wings produces a soundlike that of birds. They belong to the genus Exoccetus. Itis thought that they fly to escape from their enemies in thesea ; they do not rise above 4 or 5 metres in flying. Theyusually fly in groups, touching the water and reboundinglike a pebble thrown swiftly along… … FIG. 123.—SEAL REPRESENTING A WOUNDED LION,MAGNIFIED f , IN THE MUSEUM AT CANDIA. of water they do not see very well and strike their heads againstthe ship and are killed or fall on the deck.- In the fresco of Milos they are blue with red touches beneaththe belly and at the eyes. They are drawn in…
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