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PLaTE II. 
4. Benthoptilum sertum V. Ventral view of a part of the rachis, showing one of 
the middle clusters of polyps entire and the base of the opposite cluster, 
natural size. 
10. Lepidogargia gracilis V. Side view of a portion of the stem, showing two cf 
the polyps, enlarged four diameters. 
. 10a. The same. Showing the base of the denuded stem and a part of the 
branched roots, natural size. The terminal branchlets of the roots have 
been broken off from this specimen. 
12. Anthomastus grandiflorus V. Side view of a small specimen, showing the ex- 
panded polyps and the branched or lobulated roots, characteristic of 
specimens taken on muddy bottoms, natural size. 
13. Gersemia longiflora V. Side view of a rather small specimen, with the base 
attached to a joint of Lepidisis caryophyllia, and forming a bulbous expan- 
sion filled with mud below it, enlarged one and one-half diameters. 
