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of these parts seeming to form a perfect individual 

 though joined to the rest, and all enclosed in a 

 transparent envelope, which expands in size as the 

 individuals approach maturity, and at last open- 

 ing sets them all at liberty. This marvellous 

 structure will be described under each genus, as 

 they differ in form and construction. 



The first genus, Gyyes, consists of very inactive 

 creatures : very slight motion of the body only has 

 been perceived, and they are, therefore, not so in- 

 teresting as many others. The lorica is trans- 

 parent, and the enclosed parts of a green colour. 



The genus Pandorina is one of the most 

 beautiful for observation by the microscopist. 

 The transparent globular body encloses nume- 

 rous rather dark green animalcules, each pro- 



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