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and attach itself. Thus we find plants that are 

 termed of a simple structure and low organization, 

 presenting phenomena which baffle the researches of 

 the scientific inquirer, and leave the naturalist in 

 doubt whether he be observing the motions of an 

 animalcule or those of a plant ; but which cannot 

 fail to impress him with the wonderful care and 

 provision shown for the continuance of these humble 

 weeds, evincing, as they do so clearly and forcibly, 

 that they have been cared for by a good and bene- 

 ficent Creator, whose eye is over all His works. 



SIPHONACEiE.— SYPHON TRIBE- 



Green, marine or fresh-water algse, composed of 

 continuous, tubular, simple, or branched filaments, 

 free or variously combined in cylindrical or ex- 

 panded fronds. — Harv, 



The filaments of these algse are remarkable for 

 consisting of a single tube, or lengthened cell, filled 

 with colouring matter, without any internal par- 



