ACINETA. 79 



are of some length. In Acineta mystadna these 

 rays are arranged in two bundles ; in A. tuberosa 

 they are fewer in number. This little object 

 shows the amusing variety of forms found in 

 this minute portion of the creation ; and though 

 the specimens seen in this drop of water are some 

 of them of an uncertain character, they have yet 

 considerable beauty and interest, and will not 

 fail to reward the student who diligently searches 

 for them. 



