INSECTS' EGGS 



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curl, and after straii^htening, contract (ju the lid, 

 and remain contracted until all moisture has aijain 

 evaporated, when they gradually assume their 



Fig. 89. Other blossom-like forms from the parasite of the 

 turkey of Japan, v 20 diameters 



previous graceful forms. Possibly they offer some 

 kind of protection, perhaps associated with a 

 suitable atmospheric condition which may ensure 

 the safety of the immature parasite. 



One of the parasites of the fowl lays some 

 curious eggs, which are illustrated in Fig. 90 ; 

 while Fig. 91 depicts a number of eggs from 



