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referred to a separate genus under the name of Paraperiijatus lorentzi. This 

 species, of which both the male and female are known, is of interest as filling a 

 gap in the distribution of the group. The two original specimens were discovered 

 in moss on Mount Wichmann, at a height of between 9000 and 10,000 feet. In 

 colour the species is dark greenish blue, becoming somewhat paler on the under 

 side, and with a median central row of small whitish spots. These curious 

 arthropods, which evidently represent a very primitive type, require a warm, 

 damp climate, are averse to light, and very sluggish in their habits. Their dis- 

 tribution serves to support the theory of a former land connection between the 

 southern continents. 



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