Parasitic Worms from East Africa. 



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0"4 mm. from i]\Q base the tabular portion is suddenly nar- 

 rowed to form a supporting rib along tlie dorsal edge, while 

 the ventral edge is produced into a flange. There is an 

 accessory piece (Hg. 4, a.p.) measuring 0*23 mm. in length. 

 The extremity of the tail is produced into a very tine tapering 

 filament. 



i?ig. 4. 



Suhulura loveridyei. Caudal end of male ; lateral view. 

 a.p., accessory piece ; sp., spicule ; «?<., sucker ; 1-10, papillss. 



In tiie female the tail, which is 1*7 mm. long, tapers 

 gradually from the anus to a fine point. Tlie vulva is 

 situated considerably in front of the middle of the body, at 

 ll"i) mm. from the head-end. There is an ovejector like that 

 of 6'. allodapa and S. forcipata, as described and figured by 



