NUMBER LXXIII. (No.73. January 1854.)

I. On the Structure of the Echinoderms. By JOHANNES MULLER. Page 1
II. On a new species of Tanager in the British Museum. By PHILIP LUTLEY SCLATER, M.A. Page 24
III. Descriptions of new or little-known species of Reptiles col­lected in Ceylon. By E. F. KELAART, M.D., F.L.S. &c. Page 25
IV. Note on Spadix purpurea , Gosse. By Professor EDWARD FORBES, F.R.S. &c. Page 31
V. Descriptions and Illustrations of new species of Verrucaria and Sagedia found about Torquay, Devonshire. By RICHARD DEAKIN, M.D. (With four Plates.) Page 32
VI. Account of a MS. Of Laurence Theodore Gronov lately pur­chased for the British Museum, with a Collection of Dry Fish which it describes. By JOHN EDWARD GRAY, Ph.D., F.R.S., V.P.Z.S. Page 41
VII. A Catalogue of the Species of Ants found in Southern India. By T. C. JERDON, Esq., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical Esta­blishment. Page 45

New Books :- The Palm Trees of the Amazon and their Uses, by A. R. Wallace.-The Botanist's Word-Book: an Etymological and Explanatory Vocabulary of the Terms employed in the Sci­ence of Botany, by G. Macdonald and J. Allan.- A Narrative of Travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro, with an Account of the Native Tribes and Observations on the Climate, Geology, and Natural History of the Amazon Valley, by A. R. Wallace. Pages 56-58

Proceedings of the Zoological Society; Botanical Society of Edin­burgh; Royal Society of Edinburgh. Pages 58-72

On the Anatomy of Terebratula australis , by M. P. Gratiolet; On the Teeth of Perinea and Otina ; by Dr. J. E. Gray; Habits of Birds; On a species of African Ant, by Dr. L. Imhoff; On a New Muscle-element in the Thoracic Muscles of Insects, by Dr. Burnett; Desmarestia pinnatinervia , Mont., by the Rev. M. J. Berkeley, M.A.; On Oligoneuria rhenana , by Dr. L. Imhoff; Meteorological Observations and Table. Pages 72-80

NUMBER LXXIV. (No. 74. February 1854.)

VIII. Monograph of the British Graphideæ . By the Rev. W. A. LEIGHTON, B.A., F.B.S.E. (With four Plates.) Page 81
IX. Characters of a new European Pupa , and of a new Australian Bulirus . By W. II. BENSON, Esq. Page 97
X. A Catalogue of the Species of Ants found in Southern India. By T. C. JERDON, Esq., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical Establishment. Page 100
XI. Note on the Greenland and Iceland Falcons. By JOHN HANCOCK, Esq. Page110
XII. On the Structure of the Echinoderms. By JOHANNES MULLER. Page 112
XIII. Notes on the Ornithology of Ceylon, collected during an eight years' residence in the Island. By EDGAR LEOPOLD LAYARD, F.Z.S., C.M.E.S. Page 123
XIV. On the Mechanism of Aquatic Respiration and on the Struc­ture of the Organs of Breathing in Invertebrate Animals. By THOMAS WILLIAMS, M.D. Lond. Page 131
XV. Catalogue of Reptiles collected in Ceylon. By E. F. KELAART, M.D., F.L.S. &c. Page 137

Proceedings of the Zoological Society. Page 140

Note on the Bird of Paradise ( Paradisea apoda ), by M. De Lafresnaye ; New Observations on the Development of the Intestinal Worms, by Prof. Van Beneden; Further Observations on the Animal Substance analogous to Vegetable Cellulose, by M. Virchow; Meteorological Observations and Table. Pages 157-160

NUMBER LXXV. (No. 75. March 1854.)

XVI. Contributions to the Palaeontology of Gloucestershire:-A description, with Figures, of some new species of Echinodermata from the Lias and Oolites. By THOMAS WRIGHT, M.D. &c. (With three Plates.) Page 161
XVII. Descriptions of some newly discovered species of Araneidea . By JOHN BLACKWALL, F.L.S. Page 173
XVIII. On the Mechanism of Aquatic Respiration and on the Structure of the Organs of Breathing in Invertebrate Animals. By THOMAS WILLIAMS, M.D. Loud. (With two Plates.) Page 180
XIX. Description of a new genus and species of Seal ( Heleophoca Atlantica ) from Madeira. By Dr. J. E. GRAY, F.R.S., V.P.Z.S. &c. Page 200
XX. Monograph of the British Graphideae. By the Rev. W. A. LEIGHTON, B.A., F.B.S.E. Page 202
XXI. Notes on the Ornithology of Ceylon, collected during an eight years' residence in the Island. By EDGAR LEOPOLD LAYARD, F.Z.S., C.M.E.S. Page 212

New Books :- Symbolæ ad Monographiam Marseniadarum, Auctore Rudolph Bergh. Page 218

Proceedings of the Royal Society; Zoological Society; Botanical Society of Edinburgh. Pages 219-236

On Scymnus glacialis ( Laemargus borealis , Mull. & Henle) and its Pa­rasites, by P. J. Van Beneden; On the genus Latia , by Dr. J. E. Gray, F.R.S. &e.; The Anglesey Morris, Leptocephalus Morrisii , by C. W. Peach; Figured Pearls of the Chinese, by Dr. J. E. Gray, F.R.S. &c.; On a Migration of Dragon-flies, by M. C. Morren; Meteorological Observations and Table. Pages 236-240

NUMBER LXXVI. (No. 76. April 1854.)

XXII. On the Structure of the Echinoderms. By JOHANNES MULLER. Page 241
XXIII. Description of a new species of Closterium ( Clisterium Griffithii ). By the Rev. M. J. BERKELEY, M.A., F.L.S. (With a Plate.) Page 256
XXIV. Notes on the Ornithology of Ceylon, collected during an eight years' residence in the Island. By EDGAR LEOPOLD LAYARD, F.Z.S., C.M.E.S. &c. Page 257
XXV. Monograph of the British Graphideae. By the Rev. W. A. LEIGHTON, B.A., F.B.S.E. Page 264
XXVI. A Reply to two Statements published by the Palæontographical Society, in their volume for 1852; one appearing to accuse the University of Cambridge of illiberality in the administration of its Museum; the other reflecting on Professor M'Coy. By the Rev. Pro­fessor SEDGWICK, M.A., F.R.S. &c. Page 280•  Notice of the discovery of Desmarestia Dresnayi on the coast of Ireland. By R. K. GREVILLE, LL.D.. &c. (With a Plate.) Page 292
XXVII. On the Mechanism of Aquatic Respiration and on the Structure of the Organs of Breathing in Invertebrate Animals. By THOMAS WILLIAMS, M.D. Lond. (With two Plates.) Page 294
XXVIII. Contributions to the Palæontology of Gloucestershire:- A description, with Figures, of some new Species of Echinodermata from the Lias and Oolites. By THOMAS WRIGHT, M.D. &c. Page 312

New Books :- Botanical Letters to a Friend, by Dr. F. Unger.- Synopsis des Calopterygines, par M. E. de Selys-Longchamps. Pages 324-327

Proceedings of the Royal Institution; Zoological Society; Botanical Society of Edinburgh. Pages 327-344

Note on the Vegetation of Mount Argæus in Cappadocia, by M. P. de Tchihatcheff; On certain Statements contained in Dr. T. Williams's papers on the Respiratory Organs of the Articulata , by George Newport, F.R.S.; On the genera Volutella and Cymbiola , by Dr. J. E. Gray; Observations on Notamia bursaria , by G. H. Kingsley, M.D.; Description of a new species of Helix from Van Diemen's Land, by Lovell Reeve, F.L.S. &c.; On the Colours of Plants, by M. Martens; Meteorological Observations and Table. Pages 344-352

NUMBER LXXVII. (No. 77. May 1854.)

XXIX. A Synopsis of the Fissirostral family Bucconidæ . By PHILIP LUTLEY SCLATER, M.A., F.Z.S. Page 353
XXX. Observations on the Fauna of Barrackpoore. By Capt. ROBERT C. TYTLER, of the 38 th Regiment Bengal Light Infantry. Page 365
XXXI. Contributions to the Palæontology of Gloucestershire:­ A description, with Figures, of some new species of Echinodermata from the Lias and Oolites. By THOMAS WRIGHT, M.D. &c. Page 376
XXXII.Observations on “Prof. Sedgwick's Reply to some State­ments reflecting on the University of Cambridge.” By J. S. BOWERBANK, F.R.S. Page 384
XXXIII. Monograph of the British Graphideae . By the Rev. W. A. LEIGHTON, B.A., F.B.S.E. Page 387
XXXIV. Notices of British Fungi. By the Rev. M. J. BERKELEY, M.A., F.L.S., and C. E. BROOME, Esq. (With two Plates.) Page 396
XXXV. Descriptions of new species of Ceylon Reptiles. By Dr. KELAART. Page 407
XXXVI. A Revision of the Arrangement of the Families of Bivalve Shells ( Conchifera ). By JOHN EDWARD GRAY, Ph.D., F.R.S., V.P.Z.S. &c. Page 408
XXXVII. On the Reproduction of a lost part of an Operculum, and of its probable Restoration when entirely destroyed. By JOHN EDWARD GRAY, Ph.D., F.R.S., V.P.Z.S. &c. Page 419

Proceedings of the Linnaean Society. Page 421-430

Note on Runcina Hancocki , by Dr. J. E. Gray; On the Coloration of the Waters of the Chinese Sea, by M. Camille Dareste; Meteo­rological Observations and Table. Pages 430-432

NUMBER LXXVIII. (No. 78. June 1854.)

XXXVIII. On some new Genera and Species of Fossil Fishes. By Sir PHILIP GREY EGERTON, Bart., F.R.S. &c. Page 433
XXXIX. Monograph of the British Graphideae. By the Rev. W. A. LEIGHTON, B.A., F.B.S.E. Page 436
XL. Notes on the Ornithology of Ceylon, collected during an eight years' residence in the Island. By EDGAR LEOPOLD LAYARD, F.Z.S., C.M.E.S. &c. Page 446
XLI. Description of a new Helix from Montpellier, and a new Hydrobia from Nice, with Observations on some varieties of the Extra-marine Shells of those districts. By JOHN PAGET, Esq. Page 45.
XLII. Notices of British Fungi. By the Rev. M. J. BERKELEY, M.A., F.L.S., and C. E. BROOME, Esq. Page 458
XLIII. A Reply to Prof. Sedgwick's Article published in the Annals and Magazine of Natural History, 2nd Series, No. 76, April 1554. By Prof. MILNE-EDWARDS. Page 469
XLIV. A Synopsis of the Fissirostral family Bucconidae . By PHILIP LUTLEY SCLATER, M.A., F.Z.S. Page 474
XLV. On the Anatomy of the Giraffe ( Camelopardalis giraffa , Linn.). By T. SPENCER COBBOLD. M.D., Conservator of the Ana­tomical Museum, University of Edinburgh. Page 484
XLVI. On the Growth of Sea-Weeds. By P. H. GOSSE, A.L.S. Page 488

Proceedings of the Zoological Society; Royal Society; Botanical So­ciety of Edinburgh. Pages 491-504

Bellia arenaria , by C. Spence Bate; Mr. Bowerbank and Prof. Sedg­wick; On the Habits of the Mungoos ( Herpestes griseus ), by Lieut. Pegus; Viola lactea , by C. C. Lucas; On some Varieties of Land Shells from the South of France, by J. Paget; Schærer's Collection of Lichens; Meteorological Observations and Table. Page 504-507. Index 508

I. On, the Genus Lycium. By JOHN Miers, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S. &c. P
11. Additions and Corrections to the Arrangement of the Families of Bivalve Shells. By J. E. GRAY, Ph.D., F.R.S., V.P.Z.S. &c. Page 21.
III. Supplement to a Catalogue of British Spiders, including remarks on their Structure, Functions, Economy and Systematic Arrangement. By JOHN BLACKWALL, F.L.S. Page 28.
IV. On the Mechanism of Aquatic Respiration and on the Structure of the Organs of Breathing in Invertebrate Animals. By THOMAS WILLIAMS, M.D. Lond. (With two Plates.) Page 34.
V. Notes on the Ornithology of Ceylon, collected during an eight years' residence in the Island. By EDGAR LEOPOLD LAYARD, F.Z.S., C.M.E.S. &c. Page 57.
VI. On Manufactured Sea Water for the Aquarium. By P. H. GOSSE, A.L.S. Page 65.

Proceedings of the Royal Society; Zoological Society; Royal Institution. Pages 67-74.

On the Formation of the Stomata in the Epidermis of the Leaves of
the Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginica), and on the Evolution of the Cells in their neighbourhood, by Dr. Garreau; Description of a new Genus of Bivalve Mollusca, by H. and A. Adams; On the Dimorphism of the Uredineae, by M. Tulasne; Meteorological Observations and Table. Pages 75-80.
 

NUMBER LXXX. (80. August 1854.)

VII. Researches on the Development of Viviparous Aphides. By WALDO BURNETT, M.D., Boston. Page 81.
V111. On the true position of the Canaliferous Structure in the Shell of Fossil Alveolina (D'Orbigny). By H. J. CARTER, Esq., Assistant Surgeon, Bombay Establishment. (With a Plate.) Page 99.
IX. Notice of some new species of British Nudibranchiata. By JOSHUA ALDER and ALBANY HANCOCK. Page 102.
X. Notes on the Ornithology of Ceylon, collected during an eight years' residence in the Island. By EDGAR LEOPOLD LAYARD, F.Z.S., C.M.E.S. &c. Page 105.
XI. On some new Cretaceous Crustacea. By FREDERICK M`COY, F.G.S., Hon. F.C.P.S., Professor of Natural Science in the University of Melbourne, late Professor of Geology and Mineralogy in the Queen's University of Ireland. (With a Plate.) Page 116.
XII On the Aclis unica, Auct. By WILLIAM CLARK, Esq. Page 122.
XIII On some Arctic species of Calanidae. By JOHN LUBBOCK, Esq., F.Z.S. (With a Plate.) Page 125.
XIV. Description of a new Genus and Species of British Curculionidae. By T. VERNON WOLLASTON, M.A., F.L.S. Page 129.
XV. On the Genus Lycium. By JOHN MIERS, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S. &c. Page 131.
XVI. Note on the supposed Antheridia of Rhamnus. By J. S. BURDON SANDERSON, M.D. (With a Plate.) Page 141.

Proceedings of the Zoological Society; Botanical Society of Edin burgh. Pages 145-155.

On the Embryogeny and Propagation of Intestinal Worms, by M. M. Ercolani and Vella; On two new species of South American Birds, by Philip Lutley Sclater; Description of a new species of Hyrax from Fernando Po, by Louis Fraser, H.M. Consul at Whidah ; Meteorological Observations and Table. Pages 156-160.
 

NUMBER LXXXI. (81. September 1854.)

XVII. On the Occurrence of " Cinchonaceous Glands " in Galiaceae, and on the Relations of that Order to Cinchonaceae. By GEORGE LAWSON, F.R.P.S., F.B.S.E., Demonstrator of Botany and Vegetable histology to the University of Edinburgh. (With a Plate.) Page 161.
XVIII. Miscellaneous Notes on the Fauna of Dacca, including Remarks made on the line of march from Barrackpore to that Station. By Capt. ROBERT C. TYTLER, of the 38th Regiment Bengal Native Light Infantry. Page 168.
XIX. A Reply to some Statements of Dr. Williams on the controversy respecting the Branchial Currents in the Lamellibranchiata. By JOSHUA ALDER, Esq. Page 177.
XX. On the Genus Lycium. By JOHN MIERS, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S. &c. Page 182.
XXI. Rejoinder to Professor Milne-Edwards and Mr. Bowerbank. By Professor SEDGWICK. Page 195.
XXII. Notice of a new species of Caulerpa. By R. K. GREVILLE, LL.D. &c. (With a Plate.) Page 197.

New Books :-Geodephaga Britannica, by J. F. Dawson. The Medals of Creation, &c., by (the late) G. A. Mantell, F.R.S.-Genera Plantarum Florae Germanicae iconibus et descriptionibus illustrate, Auctore R. Caspary.-The Microscope and its application to Clinical Medicine, by Lionel Beale, M.B.-The Microscope; its History, Construction, and Applications, by Jabez Hogg, M.R.C.S. Pages 198-205.

Proceedings of the Royal Society; Zoological Society; Botanical Society of Edinburgh; Linnaean Society. Pages 205-234.

On the Development of Coenurus cerebralis, by Prof. Van Beneden; On the Capture of Thecacera pennigera, by William Thompson; Note on Athyriurn rhaeticum, by S. O. Gray ; On the occurrence of Larvae of Sarcophaga in the Human Eve and Nose, by Dr. E. Grube; Meteorological Observations and Table. Pages 234-240.
 

NUMBER LXXXII. (82. October 1854.)

XXIII. On the Mechanism of Aquatic Respiration and on the Structure of the Organs of Breathing in Invertebrate Animals. By THOMAS WILLIAMS, M.D. Loud. (With three Plates.) Page 241.
XXIV. On the Remains of a gigantic Bird (Lithornis Emuinus) from the London Clay of Sheppey. By J. S. BOWERBANK, F.R.S. &c. Page 263.
XXV. Notes on the Ornithology of Ceylon, collected during an eight years' residence in the Island. By EDGAR LEOPOLD LAYARD, F.Z.S, C.M.E.S. &c. Page 264.
XXVI. On the Fertilization of Ferns. By W. HOFMEISTER . Page 272.
XXVII Upon a new species of "Alpheus" discovered upon the coast of "Herm" (Channel Islands). By W. V. GUISE, Esq., F.G.S. Page 275.
XXVIII. Descriptions of three new species of British Actiniæ. By PHILIP H. GOSSE, A.L.S. Page 280.

New Books:-The Ferns of Great Britain. Illustrated by John E. Sowerby. The Descriptions, Synonyms, &c. by C. Johnson. Page 284.

Proceedings of the Royal Society; Zoological Society Linnaean Society; Botanical Society of Edinburgh. Pages 285-315.

On the Coenurus cerebralis of the Sheep, by Dr. Kuchenmeister; On the Occurrence of Zinc in the Vegetable Organism, by A. Braun; Notes on the Bovine Animals of the Malay Peninsula, by George Windsor Earl; Meteorological Observations and Table. Pages 315-320.
 

NUMBER LXXXIII. (83. November 1854.)

XXIX. Contributions to the Natural History of the Infusoria. By A. SCHNEIDER. (With a Plate.) Page 321.
XXX. Zoosperms in Spongilla. By H. J. CARTER, Esq. (With a Plate.) Page 334.
XXXI. On the Genus Lycium. By JOHN MIERS, Esq., F.R.S., F.L.S. &c. Page 336.
XXXII. On the Occurrence of the Bottle-headed Whale, Hyperoodon bidens, Flem., and remarks thereon. By WILLIAM THOMPSON. Esq. Page 347.
XXXIII. On the Primitive Diversity and Number of Animals in Geological Times. By L. AGASSIZ. Page 350.
XXXIV. Memoranda of Observations made in small Aquaria, in which the Balance between the Animal and Vegetable Organisms was permanently maintained. By ROBERT WARINGTON, Esq. Page 366.
XXXV. On a Mode of giving permanent Flexibility to brittle specimens in Botany and Zoology. By Prof. J. W. BAILEY, U.S. Page 373.

New Books :-A Manual of Natural History for the use of Travellers, by Arthur Adams, W. B. Baikie, and Charles Barron. Page 375.

Proceedings of the Zoological Society:-Mr. T. Huxley on the Anatomy and Development of Echinococcus veterinorum. (With a Plate.) Page 379.

On the natural and artificial Fecundation of Ægilops by Triticum, by M. Godron; The Ounces, by Dr. J. E. Gray; The African Seal, Heliophoca atlantica, by Dr. J. E. Gray; Notes on the Development of the Actiniae, by M. Haime; Rare Irish Mollusca, by Samuel Wright; Typical Collections of Mollusca in the British Museum; On a new species of Suthora from China, by G. R. Gray, F.L.S., F.Z.S. &c. ; On some Fishes allied to Gymnotus, by Alfred R.Wallace; Meteorological Observations and Table. Pages 394-400.
 

NUMBER LXXXIV. (84. December 1854.)

XXXVI. Remarks on Associations of Colour and the Relations of Colour and Form in Plants. By G. DICKIE, M.D.. Professor of Natural History, Queen's College, Belfast. Page 401.
XXXVII. On Linaria sepium of Allman. By C. C. BABINGTON, M.A., F.R.S. &c. Page 408.
XXXVIII. Characters of four Indian species of Cyclophorus, Montfort, followed by Notes on the Geographical Distribution of the genera of the Cyclostomacea in Hindostan. By W. H. BENSON, Esq. Page 411.
XXXIX. Description of a new genus of Bivalve Mollusca. By H. and A. ADAMS. Page 418.
XL. On Artificial Sea Water. By ROBERT WARINGTON, Esq. Page 419.
XLI. On the Genus Mermis. By Dr. G. MEISSNER. Analysis by Dr. W. I. BURNETT. Page 421.
XLII. On the Fecundation of the Coniferae. By Dr. W. HOFMEISTER. Page 429.

Proceedings of the Royal Society; Zoological Society; Botanical Society of Edinburgh; Linnaean Society. Pages 441-465.

Alphas minis; On a new species of Rock Kangaroo, by Dr. J. E. Gray; Meteorological Observations and Table. Pages 465-467. Index. Page 468.