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Genus. Cellularia, Pallas. 



Only one British member of this genus. 



Cellularia peachii, Busk. 



Cellularia neritina, var., Johnston. 



Given as occurring near Liverpool, by Byerley. 



Genus. Scrupocellaria, Van Beneden. 

 Syn. Cellularia, Pall., Johnst., Smitt. 

 Canda, Busk. 



This genus forms a large group, and is widely distribu- 

 ted. About twenty species are known. Found sparingly in 

 northern latitudes, but more common in southern seas. Five 

 British species. 



Scrupocellaria scruposa, Linn. 



Cellularia scruposa, Pall., Flem., Johnst., Smitt. 



Generally distributed around our coasts (Hincks). Isle 

 of Man. Penmaenmawr (Lomas). Hilbre Island (Rev. 

 H. H. Higgins). Colwyn Bay (Shrubsole, Walker). Holy- 

 head (Higgin). 



Scrupocellaria scrupea. Busk. 

 Found on shore at West Kirby (Lomas), and dredged off 

 Port Erin (five to ten fathoms), by Professor Herdman ; and 

 in the " Merry Andrew " Expedition, at Hilbre Swash (ten to 

 eleven fathoms). North Wales (Shrubsole). Not previously 

 recorded in this district. 



Scrupocellaria reptans, Linn. 



Cellularia reptans, Pall, Johnston, Smitt. 

 Canda reptans, Busk, B. M. Cat 



Very common. Isle of Man, on Pecten and Laminaria; 

 Penmaenmawr, West Kirky, &c. Colwyn Bay and Beaumaris 

 (Walker). Holyhead (Higgin). 



Family IV. — Bicellariid-^. 

 Syn. Bicellariece. Smitt. 



