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The Stick-Insecx of the Pond. 



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Floating on the surface of the pond is the extremely Hat and thin water-scorpion, whose fore-lcRS are fashioned innch like those of the mantis, 

 and for similar purposes. The terribte beakjwith which it kills its victims is well shown. Fielow are examples of the ranatra, which otTers 

 a strong contrast with the former species, though closely related. They are engaged in seizing nymphs of one of the mayflies. All the Insects 

 are shown twice the natural size. 



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