PLATE XIV. 



FIG. 1. The Jily encrinile, with part of its vertebral column attached to it. In this speci- 

 men is seen the extensive capacity for motion yielded by the peculiar form of 

 the vertebrae in the superior part of the column ; and by the fortunate removal 

 of a portion of the fingers, a fair view is given of the natural arrangement of the 

 tentacula. 



2. The pentagonal base, composed of the ossa innominata, and forming with the sca- 



pulae and clavicles, the pelvis, in which were contained, perhaps, the organs of 

 digestion, &c. 



3. The lily encrinite, detached from its vertebral column. 



a the centre of its base, formed by five cuneiform ossiculae, or ossa in- 

 nominata. 



a one of the ossa innominata detached. 



b the ribs, or articuli trapezoides ; forming, with the preceding bones, the 

 pentagonal base. 



b one of the ribs detached, shewing its internal surface. 



c the clavicles. 



c 1, the inferior surface. 



c 2, the superior surface. 



d the scapulae. 



d 1, the inferior surface. 



d 2, the superior surface. 



e the arms. 



f the two first bones of the arms united. 



g, h, i } k, I, m, the bones of the fingers gradually diminishing. 



4. Part of the supposed base, or organ of attachment, of the lily encrinite. 



5. The supposed base, or organ of attachment, of the cap encrinite. 



