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2. “ On a new species of Coccodus ((7. Lindstromi , Davis).” By 
J. W. Davis, Esq., F.G.S. 
A description is given of a small fossil fish from the hard chalk 
of Hakel in Mount Lebanon ; it is nearly related to Coccodus arma- 
tus , Pictet, but is smaller than that species, does not show an equi- 
valent of the pectoral spine (unless the posterior extension of the 
scapular arch should be so considered), and the posterior basal ex- 
tension of the dorsal spine is very different in the two forms. 
Further, the dorsal spine is nearer to the occipital region in the 
new form than in C. armatus , and is, compared with the size of the 
fish, a larger fin. 
The arrangement of the fins shown in the specimen now described 
is quite different to that of the Siluroids {Synodontis and Pimelodus), 
and the great resemblance of the teeth of Coccodus to those of the 
Pycnodonts, and the cartilaginous character of the vertebrae, indicate 
a relationship with the Ganoids ; but its exact relationship in that 
group must remain still problematical. 
The Author proposes to name the new form Coccodus Lindstromi . 
June 4, 1890. — Dr. A. Geikie, F.B.S., 
President, in the Chair. 
The President referred to the sad loss which the Society had 
sustained through the death of Mr. Dallas, and read the following 
resolution, which had been passed by the Council and ordered to he 
entered upon its Minutes . — 
“ The Council desires to record on its Minutes an expression 
of its deep regret at the death of the Assistant- Secretary, 
Mr. Dallas, which took place on the 29th ultimo, and of its 
sense of the loss inflicted on the Council and Society by the 
removal of one who, for the long period of twenty-two years, 
had done them invaluable service, and who, by his courtesy, 
kindliness, and helpfulness had endeared himself as a personal 
friend to the Fellows.” 
The following communication was read : — 
“ North-Italian Bryozoa.” By A. W. Waters, Esq., F.G.S. 
The Chilostomatous Bryozoa dealt with in the paper are, for the 
most part, from known Yicentine localities, together with some from 
two new localities, — Monte Baldo in the Veronese and Bonzo in the 
Tyrol. Beuss described a number from the Yicentine, hut at a time 
when the chief attention was given to the shape of the zoarium, and 
the oral aperture, avicularia, and ovicells did not receive the attention 
now given to them. The attempt is therefore made to bring our know- 
ledge of these beds, which are the richest and most important known 
in the Lower Tertiaries, more nearly up to present ideas, so that 
more exact comparisons may be made between Tertiary and living 
forms. 
