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sembling the serew stones well known in the chert accompanying the moun- 
tain limestone, 
Since the above description of Apiocrinites rotundus went to press, I have 
seen C. C. SMIDELS M. D. Garstellungen enige? megzktouerdigen Uerstenezun: 
gen, ¿780, who represents (Pr. vr. and vir.) an Apiocrinites from the Canton 
of Solothurn. This figure corresponds with Horer, and suggests to me, that 
the specimens from Swisserland are, if not a distinct species, at least a variety 
of Apiocrinites rotundus. The thickness of the first coste, and less pear- 
shaped form, appear to be characteristic. Should it prove a new species, I 
propose for its name Apiocrinites elongatus. In the tabular arrangement of 
the Crinoidea it will follow A. rotundus, rendering a further subdivision 
necessary. ۱ 
11. SPECIES APIOCRINITES ELLIPTICUS. 
OVAL COLUMN'D PEAR-LIKE LILY-SHAPED ANIMAL. 
Specific Character. 
A Crinoidal animal, having a column composed of oval joints articulating 
by a transversely grooved surface; the two upper joints of the column enlarged, 
sustaining the pelvis, coste, &c. 
"The column provided with auxiliary side arms. uy 
The base formed by numerous irregular columnar joints sending off fibres 
for adhesion. 










