Insect Life in Pond And Stream
Insect Life in Pond And Stream
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This strange larva never becomes a resting pupa, or chrysalis, as most insects do, but all the while it lives beneath the water it is 48 INSECT LIFE IN POND AND STREAM gradually changing under its ugly husk and getting ready for its wonderful transformation. Several times it casts its skin, and after each moult the larva is slightly altered in appear- ance. In time, marks like tiny wing cases appear upon its back, showing that under its dull skin the glorious wings are forming, and when these w...ing marks are seen the larva is called a " nymph, " though this seems a strange name to give to such an ugly creature. But although it may alter in appearance it does not alter in ways. It keeps its horrid mask and is still the dragon of the pool, catching and devouring all who come within reach of its terrible pincers.
At last the time draws near when the dragon must leave his' watery home. He grows restless, and climbs up the water weeds to have a look round at the world above the pool. Two or three times he may do this, as if he could not quite make up his mind to leave his old home, but at length he takes courage and crawls right out of the water.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
This strange larva never becomes a resting pupa, or chrysalis, as most insects do, but all the while it lives beneath the water it is 48 INSECT LIFE IN POND AND STREAM gradually changing under its ugly husk and getting ready for its wonderful transformation. Several times it casts its skin, and after each moult the larva is slightly altered in appear- ance. In time, marks like tiny wing cases appear upon its back, showing that under its dull skin the glorious wings are forming, and when these w...ing marks are seen the larva is called a " nymph, " though this seems a strange name to give to such an ugly creature. But although it may alter in appearance it does not alter in ways. It keeps its horrid mask and is still the dragon of the pool, catching and devouring all who come within reach of its terrible pincers.
At last the time draws near when the dragon must leave his' watery home. He grows restless, and climbs up the water weeds to have a look round at the world above the pool. Two or three times he may do this, as if he could not quite make up his mind to leave his old home, but at length he takes courage and crawls right out of the water.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by F Martin Francis Martin Duncan to read onlineMoreLess
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