Species, polymorphic, [46].

——, common, variable, [53].

—— in large genera variable, [54].

——, groups of, suddenly appearing, [302], [307].

—— beneath Silurian formations, [307].

—— successively appearing, [312].

—— changing simultaneously throughout the world, [322].

Spencer, Lord, on increase in size of cattle, [35].

Sphex, parasitic, [218].

Spiders, development of, [442].