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In addition to the above-tabulated samples of material, we received from Dr. Simpson 



three samples of material washed from his general Zoological collections, which had 



been preserved in spirit or formalin. We have called these 1 A, IB, and 1 X. : — 



Station 1 A. 



This was a jar containing about 130 cc. (when washed) of Modiolaria varicosa Gough, with a small 

 admixture of other shell-debris, algag, and corals. We sifted from this 19 cc. of coarse and fine sand and 

 calcareous fragments, and many minute specimens of the Modiolaria. The whole of this was examined 

 and yielded an extensive list of forms, all of which, hon^ever, are represented in the other gatherings, 

 the noteworthy species being Planispirina escigua, Bolivina simjjsoni, sp. n., Nwnmulites cummingii, 

 Alveolina boscii, Spiroloculina crenata, Lagena lacunatct, Hauerina fragilissima, and some others. No 

 type-slide was mounted from this example, but some of the more striking specimens have been noted in 

 our observations. From the general facias of these sittings, it seems more than probable that the 

 gathering came from the same neighbourhood as the material already noted under Station VI. Species 

 and varieties =115. 



Station ^B. 



This was an unidentifiable but extremely rich and interesting sample, consisting of 84 cc. of material 

 made up as follows : — 



Coarse material .... 40 cc. (Large pieces of Nullipore and coral ; shells and algal debris, with 



fragments of Ophiurids). 

 Heavy „ .... 42 cc. (Pale grey, highly calcareous sand). 

 Floated „ .... 2 cc. (Pure Foraminifera). 



If it were possible to identify this gathering, it would probably prove to come from 

 the neighbourhood of Station X. Species and varieties =146. 



Station t.X. (Label) " Montepes Bay. 30 September, 1907." 



This gathering, the approximate locality of which is fortunately identifiable, consisted of a jar 

 containing organic debris, Zostera grass, Modiolaria varicosa, and a small quantity of sand. The 

 Foraminifera were abundant and in splendid condition, having evidently been gathered in the living 

 state. In the jar were two large oyster-shells, which on examination have yielded a rich harvest of 

 attached forms, including Halipliysema tumanowiozii, Iridia diaphana, gen. et sp. n., Hyperammina 

 vagans, lihizammina alt/ceformis, Grithionina mamilla, Sagenina frondescens, and other similar organisms. 

 Bulk of material after washing: — 87 cc. Species and varieties =191. 



Coarse material .... 5 cc. (Molluscan debris). 



Heavy „ . . . . 70 cc. 



Elutriated „ . . . . 10 cc. 



Floated „ .... 2 cc. 



It will be observed, from the foregoing notes upon the material, that these dredgings 

 will prove to be of the highest importance to students of the Foraminifera, not only 

 on account of the fresh ground that is opened, but also by reason of the number of 

 species recorded. We have identified and diagnosed over four hundred and sixty 

 different species and varieties of Foraminifera from the Kerimba material, including 

 many forms new to Science. Many of our records will be of exceptional interest, owing 

 to the rarity or resti-icted distribution of the species as hitherto known, and they throw 

 a new and most significant light upon the distribution of Foraminifera all over the 



