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heated debate upon trapdoor spiders, and acrimoniously discuss whether the male | heated debate upon trapdoor spiders, and acrimoniously discuss whether the male | ||
''mygale avicularia'' has a darker shade of brown than the female on the upper | ''mygale avicularia'' has a darker shade of brown than the female on the upper | ||
segment of the body, and more | segment of the body, and more ciliæ to the square inch; after which, as an | ||
appetizer for dinner (champagne and fixings on the lake), mention will be made | appetizer for dinner (champagne and fixings on the lake), mention will be made | ||
of that Dismal Swamp louse, which (see Trans. 1874) the surveyors found always | of that Dismal Swamp louse, which (see Trans. 1874) the surveyors found always | ||
pointing its nose to the north, whichsoever way they might lay it down. Professor | pointing its nose to the north, whichsoever way they might lay it down. Professor | ||
Hilgard will enquire, across the room, of Professor Dawson, whether the Myriapoda | Hilgard will enquire, across the room, of Professor Dawson, whether the Myriapoda | ||
with two | with two antennæ, so highly esteemed by the scolopendra tribes of India, are | ||
more nutritious than the date palm. Professor Youmans will propose to the Club | more nutritious than the date palm. Professor Youmans will propose to the Club | ||
the election to honorary membership of the “correspondent of the Department of | the election to honorary membership of the “correspondent of the Department of | ||