GLOSSARY 



OF TECHNICAL TERMS IN PART I. 



Aciculi (page 99). In certain worms, — straight, flat, 

 taper, brown, horny bristles, contained in the foot, and 

 not protruded like the proper bristles. 



Anastomosing (p. 5). When fibres or tubes approach 

 each other at intervals and unite, forming an irregular 

 network, they are said to anastomose. 



Annular (p. 26). Forming a ring. 



Antennae (p. 100, &c). Jointed threads proceeding 

 from the head. 



Archetype (p. 171). The perfect representative of a 

 particular form, perhaps existing only in theory. 



Articulated (p. 58, &c). Jointed, either in its parts 

 or to some other part. 



Bilateral (p. 78). Having a right and a left side. 



Branchial (p. 130). Belonging to, or serving as 

 gills (branchiae). 



Calcareous (p. 6). Formed of lime. 



Capsules (p. 17). Bladder-like vessels. 



Capsuliferous (p. 28). Carrying capsules. 



Cellular (p. 76). Formed of large cells. 



Cilia (p. 2, &c). Minute lashing or vibrating hairs. 



Ciliated. Furnished with cilia. But the term is 

 sometimes applied, among Crustacea, &c. (see p. 125), 

 to organs which are fringed with stiff bristles, which 

 are not vibrating. 



