Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 145
thread-like divisions, thatbear odd little pouches. Thesepouches are turned over, so thatthe opening looks downward.The mouth is almost closed by athin valve that is elastic like india-rubber. It rests upon a ledgearound the inside of the pouch,leaving a very small slit between.The valve is so… … NElENTHES. These creatures have found it easy to openthe valve and enter into the trap; but, onceinside, all their efforts to get out have beenunavailing, and at length they have died miser- ably in their prison.Around the openingare a number of longbristles that are sup-posed to serve inkeeping…
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