96 Marvels of Pond- Life. 



large eggs stuck about the upper part of the tail, and 

 others may be discerned inside. One specimen before 

 us has three eggs attached to her in this way. They 

 are large oval bodies, with a firm shell. These 

 creatures differ very much in appearance, according to 

 the direction in which they are seen, and a side view 

 makes them look so different from a full front or back 

 aspect, that it would be easy to suppose another animal 

 was under observation. The extent to which the 

 ciliary apparatus is protruded, and the pattern it forms 

 likewise differs continually ; and hence no drawing, 

 however correct, is sure to resemble the arrangement 

 that may be presented to the observer's eye. But 

 however our little " Pitcher " may be viewed, it is sure 

 to prove a spectacle of interest and delight. 



