EXPLANATION OF PLATE IX. 
. 26.—M egascolex polytheca var. zonatus ; spermatheca. 
27. —Megascolex kavalaianus; spermatheca. 
28 — WMegascolex phaseolus ; male genital region; b., bean-like elevation on xviii; 
w., the ring-like wall, cleft behind; 2., papilla on xix; clit., clitellum; &, 
male pore ; xviii, xix, the corresponding segments. Drawn from the only 
specimen showing the papilla on xix. 
29.—The same; spermatheca. 
30.—Megascolex filiciseta; penial seta. Lateral view of distal end; this seta 
was free from its sheath, and shows a relatively small number of the 
pinna-like spines; x about 500. 
31.—The same; a young seta in its sheath, with numerous spines, 16 on each 
side (not 17, as in the lower row); x about 500. | 
32.—Megascolex cochinensis ; male genital area. cht., clitellum; x., its posterior 
border. 
33.—-The same; spermatheca. 
34.—Megascolex konkanensis var. longus; prostate of right side. 
35.—The same; spermatheca. 
