A Icyonaria 



G49 



same as G. fruticosa is incorrect. The type was taken by the "Blake" in 1186 

 fathoms, off Deleware, only one specimen was then found. It was taken by the 

 "Albatross" and the "Blake" off New Jersey and Delaware, in 1186 to 1917 

 fathoms, and off Georges Bank in 858 fathoms, in 1883. Common in the deeper 

 stations. 



Fig. 13. Gersemia longiflora Verrill. Type, a, one of the branches, enlarged about twice; 6, one of the 

 polyps, more enlarged; c, some of the spicules. 



It is possible that the later specimens, such as the one figured on my PI, 

 XIV, fig. 3, are not identical with the type. The latter, as originally figured, 

 has elongated cylindrical calicles,. resembling those of a Telesto, with no ccenen- 

 chyma between them and the spicules are more slender than usual in Gersemia, 

 while the later specimens are more like Gersemia fruticosa in form. Unfortun- 

 ately these types are not at present available for reexamination. It is possible 

 that the type does not belong to the genus Gersemia. 



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