Obs. [47]. Of the Shepherd Spider.
A description of its Eyes: and the sockets of its long legs: and a Conjecture of the mechanical reason of its fabrick; together with a supposition, that ’tis not unlikely, but Spiders may have the make of their inward parts exactly like a Crab, which may be call’d a water Spider.
Obser. [48]. Of the hunting Spider.
A short description of it; to which is annext an excellent History of it, made by Mr. Evelyn. Some further Observations on other Spiders, and their Webs, together with an examination of a white Substance flying up and down in the Air after a Fog.
Obser. [49]. Of an Ant.
That all small Bodies, both Vegetable and Animal, do quickly dry and wither. The best remedy I found to hinder it, and to make the Animal lye still to be observ’d. Several particulars related of the actions of this Creature and a short description of its parts.
Obs. [50]. Of the wandring Mite.
A description of this Creature, and of another very small one, which usually bore it company. A Conjecture at the original of Mites.
Observ. [51]. Of a Crab-like Insect.
A brief description of it.