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NOTICES OF SERIALS. 
Jones, M.D., F.R.S.—p. 94. On the structure of certain Microscopic Test- 
objects, and their action on the transmitted rays of Light; by Charles Brooke, 
M.A., F.R.S.—p. 139. On the Structure and Functions of the Rosteilum in 
Listera ovata —p. 152. On the Immediate Principles of the Excrements of 
Man and Animals in the healthy condition ; by William Marcet, M.D.—p. 153. 
On the Yine-disease, in the Port wine districts of the Alto Douro, in April, 
1854 ; with a Supplementary Note on the proposed Remedies for its Eradication; 
by Jos. James Forrester, Esq., F.R.G.S.—p. 155. Observations on the Respira¬ 
tory Movements of Insects; by the late William F. Barlow, Esq., F.R.C.S.— 
p. 167. On the Impregnation of the Ovum in the Stickleback; by W. H. 
Ransom, M.D.—p. 168. The Physical Theory of Muscular Contraction ; by 
Charles Bland Ratcliffe, M.D—p. 183. On the Structure of some Limestone 
Nodules enclosed in Seams of Bituminous coal, with a description of some 
Trigonocarpons contained in them ; by J. D. Hooker, M.D., F.R.S., and Joseph 
Binney, Esq.—p. 188. Remarks on the Anatomy of the Macgillivrayia pelagica 
and Chehtropis Jiuxleyi (Forbes), suggesting the establishment of a new order 
of Gasteropoda; by John D. Macdonald, R.N.—p. 191, 309. On the Develop¬ 
ment of Muscular Fibre in Mammalia; by William S. Savory, M.D., F.R.C.S. 
—p. 194, Micro-chemical researches on the Digestion of Starch and Amy¬ 
laceous foods; by Philip B. Ayres, M.D_p. 225. Account of some recent 
researches near Cairo, concerning the Geological History of the Alluvial Land 
of Egypt, part I.; by Leonard Horner, Esq., F.R.S.S.L. and E., F.G.S.—p. 233. 
Note to a paper entitled u Contributions to the Anatomy of the Brachiopoda,” 
read June 15, 1854; by Thomas H. Huxley, Esq., F.R.S.—p. 241. On the 
Structure, Functions, and Homology of the Manducatory Organs in the Class 
Rotifera; by P. H. Gosse, Esq.—p. 245, 292. On the Anatomy of Nautilus 
umbilicatus , compared with N. Pompilius ; by John D. Macdonald, Esq., R.N. 
—p. 311. On the Descent of Glaciers; by Rev. H. Moseley, M.A., F.R.S.— 
p. 333. Some Observations on the Ova of the Salmon, in relation to the Dis¬ 
tribution of Species ; by John Davy, M.D., F.R.SS. Lond. and Edin.—p. 362. 
On the Anatomy and Affinities of the Phyllirrhoe bucephala (Peron) ; by John 
D. Macdonald, Esq., R.N.—p. 363. Brief sketch of the Anatomy of a new 
genus of Pelagic Gasteropoda, named Jasonilla ; by the same—p. 368. An 
Experimental Inquiry into the nature of the Metamorphosis of Saccharine 
matter, as a normal process of the Animal economy; by Frederick W. Pavy, 
M.D_p. 370. An Experimental Inquiry, whether any force is evolved during 
Muscular Contraction, analogous to the force evolved in the Fish, Gymnotus 
and Torpedo ; by Foster Baxter, Esq.—p. 378. On the Human Voice ; by 
Manuel Garcia, Esq.—p. 399. Remarks on Rev. H. Moseley’s Theory of the 
Descent of Glaciers ; by James D. Forbes, D.C.L., F.R.S.—p. 412. Researches 
on the Foraminifera; by William B. Carpenter, M.D., F.R.S.; Part I., General 
Introduction, and Monograph of the genus OvbitolU.es —p. 4L7. On a supposed 
Aerolite or Meteorolite found in the Trunk of an old Willow-tree in the Bat¬ 
tersea Fields; by Sir Roderick J. Murchison, F.R.S.—p. 421. Anatomical 
Notices; by Prof. Andrew Eetzius, of Stockholm—p. 437. On the Ultimate 
Arrangement of the Biliary Ducts, and on some other points in the Anatomy 
of the Liver of Vertebrate Animals; by Lionel S. Beale, M.B.—p. 454. Notes 
on British Foraminifera; by J. Gwyn Jeffrys, Esq., F.R.S.—p.485. Results 
of the Examination of certain Vegetable Products from India, Part I. ; by John 
Stenhouse, LL.D., F.R.S.—p. 536. Ou the Structure and Development of the 
Cysticercus celluloses, as found in the Pig ; by George Rainey, Esq.—p. 548. 
Journal, of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society. 8vo. London: 
Longman, Brown, and Co., and Williams and Norgate. 
Vol. I. No. 2. June, 1856. 
Zoology.-— (Newport) On the Natural History of the glowworm ; continued 
v—p. 64-71. (Viner) Quantity of Tannin in galls of Cynips quercuspetioli — 
p.72,73. (Newman) Note on Lepidosiren annectens; abstract of—p. 73, 74. 
