147 



animals of another, and thus on, for a series farther 

 than the utmost power of glasses can carry the most 

 inquisitive observer. 



And as to the animalcula supposed to be discovered 

 in the male seed, the microscope discovers the same in 

 the seminal liquor of females. Probably neither the 

 one, nor the other are real animals, but only inani 

 mate particles in strong fermentation. 



