189. Trichoda Pubes.
T. ovato-oblonga gibba, antice depressa. [Plate XXV.] Fig. 61 and 62. An egg-shaped oblong bunch, the fore-part depressed.
An animalculum with a bunch above the hind-part, marked with black spots, depressed towards the top, a little folded, and somewhat convex underneath; at least this is its appearance when in motion. Very minute hairs occupy the apex, but they are seldom visible till the creature is in the agonies of death, when it extends and moves them vehemently from an arched chink at top, apparently endeavouring to draw in the last drop of water. It is found in water where the duck-weed grows, chiefly in December. b, the hairs; c, the black globules; a, the projecting bunch.
190. Trichoda Floccus.
T. membranacea, antice subconica, papillis tribus crinitis. Membranaceous trichoda, the fore-part rather conical; three small papillæ project from the base, which are set with hairs.
191. Trichoda Sinuata.
T. oblonga depressa, altero margine sinuato crinita, postice obtusa. An oblong depressed trichoda, one margin hollow and hairy, the lower end obtuse.
The intestines seem to be more lymphatic than molecular; it is of a yellow colour, and the hollow edge ciliated. It was found in river water.
192. Trichoda Præceps.
T. membranacea, sublunata, medio protuberante, extorsum crinita. Membranaceous trichoda, somewhat lunated, protuberant in the middle, a row of hairs on the outside.