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 A HISTORY OF RUTLAND Dr. Brady's description and figure of that appendage. According to the same authority C. kaufmanni has all the branches of the swimming feet two-jointed, a feature which he says elsewhere is of extremely rare occurrence. In our specimen none of the swimming feet have three-jointed branches, but in one pair one of the branches is one-jointed, whether really or accidentally I cannot determine. Under these circumstances the identification of this species must be considered as only provisional. Now that the carcinology of Rutland has been redeemed from the reproach of barren- ness, it may be hoped that some of the resident naturalists will yield to the attractions of this fascinating study. It cannot pretend to demand athletic prowess, or to compete with the excitements of the chase in other departments of zoology. But it pleasantly accords with the contemplative character of the scenery in the peaceful Vale of Catmose. While it may surprise many that a brief exploration in that area should have enabled us to record more than a score of species of Crustacea, it would not be really surprising if by a diligent searching over all the county nine or ten times that number should eventually be brought to light. 50