As for the structure of the ptilinum itself, Strickland (1953) reported that the ptilina of Conopidae 'are voluminous and represent the most rugged type of ptilinum which we have encountered'.

There is a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow.

We must wash out the bins; they are full of maggots.

We have lingered in the chambers of the sea / By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown