. On the anatomy of vertebrates. Vertebrates; Anatomy, Comparative; 1866. 2C4 ANATOMY OF VERTEBRATES. used in modifying the course through the water. The fore limbs were shorter, and tlie hind limbs longer in the extinct Crocodilia of marine habits. The stiffness of the neck, produced liy the overlapping of the expanded cervical ribs, adds to the power of the head in overcoming the resistance of the water; but detracts, 163. Flying Uzai-d f Z)/'flro ?'n/(riis\ Linn. cciv. with the almost inflexible cuirassed trunk, from the capacifv to capture prey on land, which is seldom overtaken, cxccjit b
. On the anatomy of vertebrates. Vertebrates; Anatomy, Comparative; 1866. 2C4 ANATOMY OF VERTEBRATES. used in modifying the course through the water. The fore limbs were shorter, and tlie hind limbs longer in the extinct Crocodilia of marine habits. The stiffness of the neck, produced liy the overlapping of the expanded cervical ribs, adds to the power of the head in overcoming the resistance of the water; but detracts, 163. Flying Uzai-d f Z)/'flro ?'n/(riis\ Linn. cciv. with the almost inflexible cuirassed trunk, from the capacifv to capture prey on land, which is seldom overtaken, cxccjit by a. 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 Owen, Richard, 1804-1892; Cornell University. College of Veterinary Medicine. Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library. fmo. London, Longmans, Green
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