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THE FOOD OF ANIMALS 



consists of a huge float to the under side of which other, sorts 

 of individuals are attached, including very long fishing-lines, of 



Fig. 416. A Compound Jelly-Fish (Physophora hydrostatica] 



At the top a small float. Below this a stalk bearing swimming-bells. Next follow protective covering-pieces 

 (darkly shaded), from between which one of the trumpet-shaped feeding individuals is seen projecting. 

 Branched fishing-lines trail below. 



which the stinging organs are so numerous and powerful that 

 they may seriously injure persons who are incautious enough to 

 handle them. 



