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a handsome star -fish allied to Luidia or Archaster, which 

 has since been described by Mr. Edgar Smith, from specimens 

 brought home by the Rev. Mr. Eaton, nnder the name of Lepty- 

 chaster Kerguelenensis (Fig. 47). 



Fig. 47.— Lepty chaster Kerguelenensis, E. Sjhth. Oft' Cape Maclear, Kerguelen Island. 

 Twice the natural size. 



A well-grown example is from 100 to 120 mm. in diameter 

 from tip to tip of the arms ; the length of the arm is about 



