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which had completed their metamorphosis failed. In 

 the clear, meadow pool which though reduced still 

 showed a considerable volume of water, Mr. Deckert 

 captured ten specimens of larvae, 3 to 4 inches long. 

 None of these showed traces of transformation. 



June 24th. Absorption of gills and fins on 

 largest aquarium specimen (4% inches) is proceed- 

 ing rapidly. Color is much darker. 



July 12th. During a two weeks' absence all but 

 two of the larvae died while undergoing transforma- 

 tion. The largest living specimen measures 4% 

 inches, the smaller one, 3*4 inches. Both show only 

 traces of gills; fins have been absorbed. Limbs are 

 large and stout. Color above grey-black ; below slate 

 colored. 



July 20th. The two living specimens have been 

 transferred to a vivarium with wet, pebbly bottom 

 and rock-shelter. They feed sparingly on earth- 

 worms and toad tadpoles. Gill slits are entirely 

 closed. Dull yellow blotches in irregular arrange- 

 ment begin to appear. 



August loth. Metamorphosis complete. Color 

 pattern same as adults. Food, principally earth- 

 worms, is taken freely. Both specimens are sleek 

 and plump. 



September 13th. Large specimen total length 

 .5 Vl6, tail 2V4 inches. Small specimen total length 

 4 5/16, tail 1% inches. 



October 18th. Large specimen total length 5 7 /s 

 inches. Small specimen total length 4 7 /s inches. 



February nth, 1910. Large specimen total 

 length 6, tail BVk inches. Small specimen total length 

 5%, tail 3 inches. 



Pending investigations to be continued during 

 the coming season and especially needed concerning 

 breeding habits and early stages, it has been thought 

 best to publish a brief statement of the information 

 obtained so far, in the hope that others, interested in 



