FOUND IN THE EYES OF HORSES IN INDIA. Ill 



China saucer, where it continued to move about briskly, until 

 a little cold water was added, when it fell dead instantly, and 

 was afterwards with difficulty detected at the bottom of the 

 vessel. 



This may be the most proper place to mention, that I have 

 lately received three more of these worms from Mr Scot, 

 which were extracted by Mr Berridge, who keeps a livery 

 stable at Madras. Having presented two of these to the Uni- 

 versity Museum, they are now in the custody of Professor Ja- 

 meson. I have the honour to remain, &c. 



Alex. Kennedy. 



To Dr T. C. Hope, F. R. S. E. &c. 



AscARis pellucidus. — Head slightly subulate, with the extre- 

 mity somewhat obtuse ; body smooth, pellucid, of a blu- 

 ish-white colour ; thickest at the centre, and gradually 

 tapering towards the head, and abruptly towards the tail, 

 which terminates in a sharp point ; its diameter not being 

 more than a fourth of the head. Length an inch and a 

 quarter. 



Inhabits the aqueous humour of the eyes of horses in India ; 

 in which it may be seen swimming about with great activity. 

 Is said to be generally produced by external injuries ; though 

 in some instances it has occurred without any known cause. 



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