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Rh of an inch in diameter. Our most common kinds are from one to two inches, and expand from two to four inches. Some of the tropical kinds are a foot in diameter.





The sea-anemones, whether in their natural home or in the aquarium, are exceedingly interesting objects; and in the latter place we can study them to the best advantage. Carefully remove a dozen of them