NOUN | a large tortoiseshell | large tortoiseshells | |
NOUN article.ind sg | pl
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- Hopes of capturing a large store of tortoiseshell led to the Ngatik massacre by Australian "beachcombers" of up to 50 men of Sapwuahfik in Micronesia in July 1837.
- Hart had hoped to raid what he believed was a large stash of tortoiseshell on the island.
- Invertebrates found at the site include butterflies such as gatekeeper, small tortoiseshell and common blue.
- This ornamental comb, usually in tortoiseshell color, originated in the 19th century.
- Invertebrates found at the site include butterflies such as gatekeeper, small tortoiseshell and common blue.
- Rare species include the scarce tortoiseshell butterfly and Britain's only record of the moth species "Catocala coniuncta", now given the English name of "Minsmere crimson underwing".
- The styling retained many elements of the 1998 Chrysler Chronos concept car, such as chrome interior accents and tortoiseshell finishing on the steering wheel and shifter knob.
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