Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 204
nd are included within the proboscis, D,which has a slot along the lower side, throughwhich they are protruded. This proboscis, bythe way, is similar to that of many other flies,and when blood is not available, may be used totake other nutritious liquids. It will be observed that, in the process of… … THE magnified view of the tongue of a horse-fly. sharp points and keen edges, are ready to per-form this office. But when the cut has been madea little leverage is required to hold the pumpingtube in place, so the other two pieces, C, C, whichunder a high magnifying power are seen to belined with…
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