. Elements of zoology, or, Natural history of animals / ed. by Reese. Zoology. Branchipus Stagnalis. number of species, whose movements are generally very regular and equable. The branchipus, one of the most characteristic examples, is found often in great numbers, in small puddles, and most abundantly after heavy rain. The eggs are capable of being dried up without injury, and are hatched soon after being moistened. To this or- der belongs the artemia salina, or brine-shrimp, which is found in salt-pans when the evaporation is considerably advanced. Its metamorphoses are very remarkable,
. Elements of zoology, or, Natural history of animals / ed. by Reese. Zoology. Branchipus Stagnalis. number of species, whose movements are generally very regular and equable. The branchipus, one of the most characteristic examples, is found often in great numbers, in small puddles, and most abundantly after heavy rain. The eggs are capable of being dried up without injury, and are hatched soon after being moistened. To this or- der belongs the artemia salina, or brine-shrimp, which is found in salt-pans when the evaporation is considerably advanced. Its metamorphoses are very remarkable, and the aspect and movements of the perfect animal are very beautiful and interesting. Order VIII.—Copepoda. (392. The animals of this and the next order are com- monly termed monoculous, from the two eyes being united into one mass. In their general habits they agree with the former. The cyclops is an interesting species, very common in the ponds and ditches of this country. The female has an oval sac on each side of the tail, in which the eggs are carried. She is able to produce ten broods in the course of three months; and as these gSt,iMgiJfied are speedily able to reproduce themselves, it. 726. How is the sevemh order distinguished ? 727. What is remarkable in the eighth order ?. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reese, David Meredith, 1800-1861. New York : A. S. Barnes
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