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August, 
setae, never being more than three in a bundle ; (ii.) in the 
structure of the vSpermathecae and sperm-funnels; (iii.) in 
size and number of segments; (iv.) and, to a less extent, in 
the form of the septal glands, and the more or less thick 
peritoneal lining to the gut. 
lyOCAi^iTY. — Among gravel, and under stones at high-water 
mark, Sandy mount strand ; Dublin Bay. 
Enchytraeus albidus, Henle. 
(For the full synonomy and literature of this worm, see 
the Tierreich " volume on Oligochaeta," by Michaelsen, 
page 89.) 
This worm has a very wide distribution. It has been re- 
corded from all parts of Europe, from North and South 
America, and from Asia. It shows considerable variation in 
structure, and has been named and described as new more 
than a dozen times. I am inclined to think that several well- 
marked varieties are included under this name. 
Enchytrmis albidiis is a milky-white worm ; 10-35 
long, o'5-i'o mm. thick. Total number of segments, 50-75. 
Setae 3-5, rarely 6, usually 4, in a bundle. Brain slightly 
concave behind. Nephridia as in Enchytraeus sabtdosus. 
There are three pairs of lobed septal glands. Sperm-duct 
funnels 4-6 times as long as broad. The spermathecae con- 
sist of an irregular ampulla, and a duct of equal length, 
thickly coated with glands. This species has been recorded 
in England by Goodrich, under the name EnchytrcEus 
hortensis^ I expect it will be found commonly in all parts 
of Ireland. 
Irish Localitiks. — In mud at Dundrum, Co. Dublin ; 
among stones, refuse, and manure at high-water mark, round 
Dublin Bay ; and at Baldoyle. 
Enchytrseus Bucholzii, Vejdovsky. 
(For synonomy and literature, see the Tierreich " volume 
on Oligochaeta," by Michaelsen, page 90). 
This worm has not previously been recorded from the 
British Isles, though it seems to be very common. It is a 
delicate, white worm, 5-10 mm. in length. Total number 
^ Quart, Jour. Micr. Sci.^ vol. xxxix., p. 51. 
