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they had taken within a few miles of Oban a considerable 
variety of animals. 
Sponges : of several genera. 
Hydrozoa : 1 2 larger forms, including Antennularia ra- 
mosa and 2 varieties of A. antennina, and Aglaophenia pen- 
natula. 
Actinozoa: Adamsia palliata, large, and other forms. 
Funiculina quadrangularis and Pennatula phosphorea. Of 
the former several specimens were exhibited, including 
one 4in. long and one 65in. long when fresh. The latter 
was taken in 22 f. in Loch Nell. Except a dead one 89in. 
long from the Bergen Fiord this appears to be the largest as 
yet recorded specimen. It does not appear to be full grown, 
being much less crowded with polypes than many of the 
shorter ones. Its lower end was loaded with stiff blue mud 
when taken. 
Polyzoa : many kinds — not identified. 
Tunicata : several characteristic forms. 
Mollusca : 128 species, besides several Nudibranchs. Fine 
series of Terebratula caput serpentis, Crania anomala, Pec- 
ten niveus and Lima (3 species). Also Pandora obtusa, 
Emarginula crassa, Trichotropis borealis and Natica heli- 
coides. 
Echinodermata 20, including Comatula rosacea in abun- 
dance, Amphiura filiformis, Palmipes membranaceus, Brissus 
ly rifer, Thy one and Sipunculus. 
Annelida : a large variety. 
Crustacea (podophthalmata) 17, including Munida Ron- 
deletii and Eurynome aspera. 
Professor A. M. Marshall, M.A., D.Sc., exhibited virgu- 
laria mirabilis taken last year at Oban by the Birmingham 
Natural History Society, and gave a detailed description of 
the three forms of Pennatulida. He suggested the desira- 
bility of the Section undertaking or taking part in similar 
excursions in future years. 
