Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 451
sees everything. Although you do not seeclearly the hand at which you are not looking … in motion or at rest. You can also tell itscolor. Although the insect sees things vaguely,it likewise can accurately and instantlydetect motion and distinguish colors. The dragon-fly has very large com-pound eyes with over twenty-five thou-sand facets. If you have ever tried toget near one or to…
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