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CLASS ANNULA.TA. 



The Spinous Sea-Mouse, or Sea-Caterpillar, 

 (HalithcEa aculcata.) 



The Sea-Mouse is found in tlie European seas, and 

 when in its native element is singularlv ])eautiful, the 



Ilolithcca aculcata. 



hair with wliich it is partially covered being equal 

 splendour to the colours on the tail of a peacock. 



ORDER JNNULATA APODJ, 



(Footless Anmdose Animals.) 



The greater portion of the Annulose animals, namely 

 those already described, are furnished with small pro- 

 jecting points on the sides of their body, which assist 



