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Leander annandalei, sp.nov. 



When describing L. tenuipes, Henderson noted that the species 

 was so peculiar in character that he was at one time inclined to 

 create a new genus for its reception. The new form obtained by 

 Dr. Annandale in China is proof that he was wise in adopting a 



Fig. 1. — Leander aiuiandalei, sp. no\-. 

 Carapace, rostrum, etc., in lateral view. 



conservative policy : it forms a link between Henderson's species 

 and more normal members of the genus and affords most interesting 

 evidence of the manner in which such an extreme type as L. ten- 

 uipes has been evolved. 



Fig. 2. — Leander annandalei, sp. 

 nov. 



Carapace, rostrum, etc., in dorsal 

 view. 



I'iG. 3. — Leander annandalei, 

 sp. nov. 



Antennal scale. 



Unfortunately only a single specimen of L. annandalei was 

 obtained. 



The rostrum is similar to that of L. tenuipes, but is shorter, 

 reaching beyond the antennal scale by only about one tenth of its 



