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SAGARTIAD.E. 
Since the preceding article ■was in type, I have received 
the little Corklet above described ; ■v\-hich diflers so greatly 
from the others, that I must either regard it as specifically 
distinct, or else consider all three as constituting a single 
species, subject to an unusual amount of variation. 1 have 
no right to assume the latter conclusion, and therefore 
prefer the former. 
The only specimen that I have seen was sent me by the 
kindness of !Mr. AValter Gregor, of Macduff, near Bantf, 
•v\’ho obtained it, in October, from deep water, adhering to 
an old shell of Cyprina Island ica. “ When put into a 
basin of water,” observes its discoverer, “ it lengthened 
itself to a great extent without throwing out its tentacles. 
Before doing so, it assumed a globose form, and expanded 
very slowly, Avithdrawing its tentacles on the least agitation 
of the water.” When it came into my own possession, it 
adhered very readily, and expanded with great freedom ; 
feeding eagerly on raw meat. The epidermis, which is 
very delicate, can be detached in shreads without difficulty : 
it holds minute atoms of sand in its substance. 
It is a brilliant little species, and I have named it from 
its beauty of coloration. 
The only recognised locality is — Banff, IB. O. 
PICT A. 
gausapata, 
murocincta. 
