[L] From the Greek καθαρτἡς, "that which purifies." In fact, this bird assists in cleansing the streets in towns where there is no organization for the purpose.
[M] A celebrated Greek physician in the first century of the Christian era.
[N] Saccophorus Mexicanus.
[O] A very hard substance placed immediately under the upper lip, which insects use for cutting and tearing their food.
[P] The air-pipes are two vessels, one on each side, extending the whole length of the body, provided with branches and ramifications. They serve for the reception and distribution of the air.
Transcriber's Notes:
Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
Both daybreak and day-break were used in this text. Also used were cayote and coyote.
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