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members of the genus shows that none of them is available. I 
therefore propose the name ASPIDERETES. (aezis, a shield, and 
epétns, a rower). The type is Zytonyx gangeticus Cuvier, and the 
other living species will be 4. hurum and A. Jdeithit. It seems 
probable that a number of fossil forms must find their place in the 
genus. 
Stated Meeting, October 16, 1903. 2 
President SMITH in the Chair. 
The following papers were presented: 
“Evolution and Epigenesis—New Light on an Old Prob- 
lem,” by Prof. E. G. Conklin, which was discussed by Gen. 
Wistar. | 
“A Review of Parthenogenesis,”’ by Mr. Everett F. Phillips, 
communicated by Prof. E. G. Conklin, which was discussed by 
Gen. Wistar. 
