CHAPTER II.--THE MICROSCOPE: HAS THE INSECT A PHYSIOGNOMY?

In the infinitely little lurks a great attraction for man, 143 Hence its study should be systematically undertaken, 144 Michelet applies himself to his microscope, 145 And examines the structure of an insect's wing, 146 Next, he studies the organization of the ant, 147 He describes what he saw, 148 A complex apparatus, both for action and defence, 150 What it is which separates us from the insect, 151