FUNICUIilNA QUADRANGULAKI8. 



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The following table shows the actual dimensions, in inches, of the 

 large Oban specimen, and of the larj^est specimens recorded from other 

 localities, together with the museums in which they are preserved : — 



Note. — Since writing the above we have obtained by dredging, at 

 Oban, a number of specimens of Fitniculina, including a remarkably 

 fine one 65ins. long. This specimen, which is the largest obtained 

 in a living condition from any locality, when brought up had mud still 

 adhering to its stalk, thus affoi-ding direct evidence that the natural 

 position is the erect one we have advocated above. All the 

 specimens, when fresh, were of the delicate pink colour noticed by 

 Sir Wvville Thomson. 



