discovered in the Docks of Ipswich. 



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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. 



E.Clarke del et sc 



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. repi'esents 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 

 thezoophyte asitappearedwhenin 

 its dying state : the tentacles were 

 all incurved, and particles floating 

 over the di?c, 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 beautifiU 

 little animal. Believe me to remain, &c., 



W. B. Clarke, M.D. 



