. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. 104 CRABS AND INSECTS. Note.—Scolopendra electra is a luminous species, and is common in England, Belgium, and France. It is \\ inch long, and has 140 legs. According to Phipson, the luminosity, like that of some min- erals, is only evident after the insect has been exposed to the sun. Another luminous species is found in Fig. 122.—Centipede. Fig. 123.—Scolopendra Hopei. Under surface of head, showing poison-fangs. Sub-Class III.—Spiders and Scorpions (Arachnida). General Characteristics.—The body is in two sections, cephalo-thorax, and abdomen ; four pai
. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. 104 CRABS AND INSECTS. Note.—Scolopendra electra is a luminous species, and is common in England, Belgium, and France. It is \\ inch long, and has 140 legs. According to Phipson, the luminosity, like that of some min- erals, is only evident after the insect has been exposed to the sun. Another luminous species is found in Fig. 122.—Centipede. Fig. 123.—Scolopendra Hopei. Under surface of head, showing poison-fangs. Sub-Class III.—Spiders and Scorpions (Arachnida). General Characteristics.—The body is in two sections, cephalo-thorax, and abdomen ; four pairs of legs, simple eyes, and no Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Holder, Charles Frederick, 1851-1915; Holder, Joseph Bassett, 1824-1888, joint author. New York : D. Appleton and company
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