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SUMMARY 



(1). The gas in the float of Nereocystis contains, carbon monoxide, 

 the quantity varying considerably in different individuals. 



(2). The presence of carbon dioxide is only occasional and the 

 quantity minute. 



(3). Previous work which tended to show that the quantity of carbon 

 dioxide and oxygen varies with the time of day has not been confirmed. 



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