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_ & earl Oyster Spat.—During the inspection from 
April 10th to 28th, 1914, numerous plankton hauls were made. 
Few pearl oyster larvae were taken in those made while the 
save Many examples. This was particularly the case with the 
earlier hauls made from 10th to 12th Aprilinelusive. In all 
.-Wimming. This then is an alternative method of pro- 
aa Possessed by larvae of this stage, particularly in the 
peg of a rapid current; it thus becomes of considerable 
Nee hen considering the dispersal of pearl oyster spat. 
oyster 8p 
