42 J. Stephenson : The Fauna of Brackish Ponds. [Vol. II, 1908.] 



Although no signs of asexual reproduction have been seen 

 in any of the specimens so far examined^ the general appearance 

 and structure of the worm would seem to indicate that it belongs 

 to the Naididse. The peculiar arrangement of setae has not, so 

 far as I know, been described in any form hitherto known ; and 

 I would therefore propose for its reception the creation of a new 

 genus Matla, adopting for this purpose the native name of Port 

 Canning, where the animal was found ; as its specific name I 

 would suggest bengalensis. Both these names I owe to the kind- 

 ness of Dr. Annandale, who discovered the worm and gave me 

 the opportunity of examining it. 



