The remaining small sting apparatus, unnoticed by the target animal, continues to pump venom from the reservoir via muscular action coordinated by a ganglion in the autotomized stinger.

persons, dropping sweat-drops or blood-drops

factious and insolent Presbyters ventured to be extravagant and usurpant

Its short hind legs give a most ungainly gait, though it runs with surprising speed when pursued. Its unearthly howl adds to its despicability.