"The Young Variable Gordius, after escaping from the egg. a, the worm beginning to protrude the oral apparatus." -Whitney, 1911

Gordian Worm

"The Young Variable Gordius, after escaping from the egg. a, the worm beginning to protrude the oral…

"The Young Variable Gordius, after escaping from the egg. b, the first circle of hooklets bordering the collar reflected, and protrusion of the second circle of hooklets and the style." -Whitney, 1911

Gordian Worm

"The Young Variable Gordius, after escaping from the egg. b, the first circle of hooklets bordering…

"The Young Variable Gordius, after escaping from the egg. c, complete protrusion of both circles of hooklets and the style." -Whitney, 1911

Gordian Worm

"The Young Variable Gordius, after escaping from the egg. c, complete protrusion of both circles of…