INDIAN DEEP-SEA STARFISHES. 



Fig. 84. — Pontaster hispidiis^ from 

 the Laccadive Sea, 1000 fathoms. Back 

 view, showing the plots of papules at the 

 bases of the rays. Only one ray is re- 

 presented at full length. 



Fig. 85. — Zo7'oaster zea, from 

 the Laccadive Sea, 597 - 1200 

 fathoms. Back view, showing the 

 curious maize-like plates which 

 encase the body. Only one ray 

 is drawn in its entirety. 



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