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in Tropical America and the West Indies, being known as 

 the " Macaw-worm." It is — more particularly in its earlier 

 stages — elongate pear-shaped (Fig. 71) or Indian-club shaped, 

 the posterior part of the body being much attenuated. The 

 broader anterior end is ringed with several rows of strong, 

 black, recurved hooks. 



