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THE NEÆRA.
membranous covering is removed, and is partially transparent. One of the most curious points in connection with this species, is the singular termination of the siphons, the ends of which are surrounded by long tentacles, each having at the tip several finger-like projections. (See the Cut on page 25, fig. 4.) This shell is called Neæra cuspidata, the former name being given to it in honour of the Roman lady celebrated by Horace, and the latter being in allusion to the pointed form of the shell. It has been found off Northumberland, but is more frequent in Scotland.
