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species similar in form will probably be traced ; 

 then, by referring to the description, the name of 

 the genus or species may be found, with its cha- 

 racteristics and habits. A species, when once 

 impressed thoroughly on the mind, and its name 

 remembered, soon ceases to attract attention, 

 however frequently it may pass, if the eye is 

 fixed on an animalcule which is new to the ob- 

 server ; thus the confusion is soon lessened, and 

 each drop at last produces so many old friends, 

 that we have leisure to watch their movements, 

 and be amused with their varied habits of life, 

 and extraordinary modes of obtaining food. To 

 those fond of watching the sports and movements 

 of creatures of a larger growth, these little atoms 

 will be never-failing sources of amusement ; and 



