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undescribed, and for these the names Hcemogamasus horridus, H. nidi, 

 Lalaps oribatoides, and L. ligoniformis were proposed. 



March 17. — Prof. Stkwart, President, in the chair. 



Mr. E. M. Holmes exhibited specimens of Phacelocarpus disciger, a 

 new species of sea-weed from Cape Colony, collected by Dr. Becker near 

 the mouth of the Kowie River. One of the specimens exhibited bore 

 antheridia which have not previously been described in this genus. The 

 species differs from those already known in bearing the organs of repro- 

 duction on the surface of the frond instead of on the margin. 



Mr. Buxton Shillitoe exhibited and made some remarks upon the 

 flowers of Leucojum vernum and Helleborus viridis. 



On behalf of Mr. Allan Swan, the Secretary read a paper " On the 

 vitality of the spores of Bacillus megatherium" upon which criticism was 

 offered by Mr. G. Murray. 



Mr. J. B. Carlill submitted a paper entitled " Notes on Zebras," in 

 which he discussed the position assigned to the Zebra in the genus Equus ; 

 the use and nature of striped coats ; the contention that the sallenders on 

 the legs of the Equidm represent the hoof of the first digit of their poly- 

 dactyl ancestors ; and the evidence bearing upon Prof. Owen's view that 

 the cave horse was in some respects zebrine. He concluded by advocating 

 a systematic attempt to domesticate one or more species of Zebra for 

 transport work. Domestication, he considered, would not only render these 

 animals eminently useful, but would be the only means of preserving them 

 from extinction. 



Zoological Society of London. 



February 16, 1892. — Osbert Salvin, Esq., F.R.S., Vice-President, in 

 the chair. 



Mr. W. T. Blanford exhibited two heads and a skin of the Yarkand 

 stag, lent for exhibition by Major C. S. Cumberland, by whom they had 

 been obtained, and proposed the name of Cervus elaphus yarkandensis for 

 this form. 



Mr. Sclater exhibited and made remarks on some living specimens of 

 what are commonly called Spinning or Japanese Mice. 



Mr. Sclater also exhibited and made remarks on some mounted heads of 

 Antelopes from Somali-land, belonging to Capt. Swayne, R.E., amongst 

 which was an example of the recently described Swayne's Hartebeeste, 

 Bubalis swaynei. 



Mr. A. Smith-Woodward exhibited and made remarks on examples of 

 the supposed jaws and teeth of Bothriolepis from the upper Devonian 

 Formation of Canada. 



