discovered in the Docks of Ipswich. 27 
peared to strip off every extraneous body that might be adhering to 
it. The above evolutions were continually exhibited whilst we 
had it under observation, and in some instances two tentacles 
were introduced into the mouth at the same time. 
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The figs. A. B. C. D. have been engraved on wood by Dr. Edward Clarke, 
who very kindly offered his services in illustration of this paper. They are 
taken from some beautiful little drawings made by Mr. Edwin Giles of this 
zoophyte whilst living in his possession, —_ 
A. represents a considerably magnified view of the tentaculiferous disc 
with the tentacles contracted. 
B. is a side view, showing the spur-like gemmation with the young polype 
proceeding from it. 
C. is a side view of another 
specimen showing the pistil-like 
gemmation and destitute of the 
polype. 
D. is a front or upper view of 
the zoophyte as it appeared when in 
its dying state: the tentacles were 
all incurved, and particles floating 
over the disc, when in this con- 
dition, were observed to have a 
rotatory motion communicated to 
them. 
E. is a fig. also engraved by 
Dr. Edward Clarke, and taken 
from a little diagram showing the 
position of the tentacles when in- 
troduced into the animal’s mouth. 
Subjoined is a note from Mr. Edwin Giles upon this beautiful 
little animal. Believe me to remain, Xce., 
W. B. Crarxg, M.D. 
