Pectens two[1254].

Abdomen divided into segments and terminating in a jointed tail, armed at the end with a sting[1255].

Spiracles four pairs.

3. Galeodea.

Def. Head distinct[1256].

Eyes two.

Mandibles chelate with dentated chelæ.

Palpi pediform, the anterior pair thickest with a retractile sucker.

Trunk consisting of two principal segments, with a minute supplementary posterior one[1257].