438 COROPHIIELE. 



of this species has built several nests. These nests 

 were somewhat pear-shaped, the largest end being 

 upwards, and the entrance situated laterally near the 

 top. 



The favourite habitat of most of the species of this 

 genus is among the weeds and zoophytes that grow thickly 

 at the water-line of buoys. Here we have often taken 

 them in fine summer weather. But our experience in- 

 duces us to believe that, when the wind raises high the 

 waves of the sea, they seek shelter in the quiet depths 

 of the ocean. 



We, as well as Mr. Howard Stewart, have taken this 

 species frequently at Plymouth ; we have also dredged it 

 in Oxwich Bay, Glamorganshire. Mr. Norman has sent 

 it to us from Cullercoats, and Mr. Edward from Banff. Mr. 

 Robertson has procured some fine specimens at Cumbrae, 

 and the late Mr. Barlee took it near Penzance. 



The near resemblance of this species to Podocerus 

 validus of Dana, demonstrates, as we have previously 

 noticed, the close resemblance between the European 

 and South American Crustacea. 



