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in the specific character. The scales of the body are nearly 
of one size, and the margin has a distinct row of scales 
running round it. When alive, the colour is greyish, the 
arms being annulated with white. 
Se. 9. OPHIURA ARENOSA. 
O. corpore squamoso squamis 15 majoribus per tria dispo- 
sita; radiis acuminatis subcarinatis ; squamis transversis, 
spinis brevibus acuminatis, 
Asterias lacertosa. Pennant. | 
Habitat in Mari Europzo inter arenam yulgatissime. 
SAND OPHIURE. 
Body squamous, with fifteen scales larger than the rest, 
disposed in groups of three; rays acuminate, slightly 
carinated with transverse scales, and short acuminate 
spines. 
This Ophiure is common on the sandy coasts of the Eu- 
ropean seas, and is often thrown on the shore after a heavy 
gale of wind. 
Sp.10. OPHIURA BRACHYCANTHA. 
O. corpore granulato ; radiis teretibus elongatis, squamis 
latis transversis, spinis brevissimis. 
Habitat 
Mus. Brit. 
