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Tachyblaston ephelotensis. 
Fre. 5.—Harly stage of infection, showing a single Tachyblaston (7Zz.) 
lying in an Ephelota. 
Fie. 6.—Late stage of infection, showing the formation of ciliated buds of 
Tachyblaston. 
Fic. 7.—Free ciliated bud of Tachyblaston. Ventral view. 
Fic. 8.—Recently fixed ciliated bud. 
Fie. 9.—So-called “ Acinetopsis ” stage. 
Fic. 10.—Wandering tentacled bud. ‘“ Rhynceta stage.” (4 comp. oc. 
+ 2 mm. apochr.) 
