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Vol. X, No. 5.] Cestode Fauna of British India and Ceylon. 



[N.8.] 

 July 25th 1913. It was thus four months and four days old. or 



127 davs. 



Moniezia expansa 



in 

 in 



measured roughly four feet long, £ inch broad, and J, inch thick 

 when preserved. When alive the parasite probably measured 

 over 5 feet. In the Zoological Gardens the antelope had been 

 fed entirely on grain, bran, crushed oats and green grass. 

 The intermediate host for this parasite is not known. 



The rapid growth of the larger forms of Cestoda has how- 

 ever been frequently noted. Van Beneden referring to the 

 development of cysts in the final hosts remarked in 187b 

 (Animal Parasites and Messmates, London, 1876), that 

 less than six weeks we often find a tapeworm many metres 



length." . 



In conclusion, I beg to say that the Museum will welcome 

 any additions to its present collection of Cestoda. The study 

 of'Helminthologv may be interesting enough, but I am well 

 aware that the collection of material cannot at the best be 

 said to be a congenial occupation. But with a full inheri- 

 tance of the true scientific spirit, the work is possible. 



In collecting, the intestine should be slit open longitudi- 

 nally, if very long, cut into suitable lengths, and then immersed 

 in water, preferably in a black dish. The water causes the 

 parasites to leave their attachments. They may then be pre- 

 served in 50% formalin, but if possible, it is better to preserve 

 them in corrosive-acetic for half an hour, wash well in water, 

 and then pass them through 30%, 50% and 70% alcohol up to 

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