. The Cambridge natural history. Zoology. SCOMBR/fORMES Scfiridx. WRT/FORMES SernUd^'^^^'^-^ ZEORROMB/ jBciycidiJe fL O X < u Feg. HAPLOIVII -Diagram showing probable relationship of the various groups to one another. Primary shoulder-girdle composed of a perforate scapula and a coracoid ; of the four or five pterygials, or basal bones of the pectoral fins, only one or two are in contact with the coracoid ; ventral fins thoracic. Rays of the caudal fin not strongly forked at the base ; hypural usually^ with a basal spine or knob-like process on each side; epipleural bones usually inse
. The Cambridge natural history. Zoology. SCOMBR/fORMES Scfiridx. WRT/FORMES SernUd^'^^^'^-^ ZEORROMB/ jBciycidiJe fL O X < u Feg. HAPLOIVII -Diagram showing probable relationship of the various groups to one another. Primary shoulder-girdle composed of a perforate scapula and a coracoid ; of the four or five pterygials, or basal bones of the pectoral fins, only one or two are in contact with the coracoid ; ventral fins thoracic. Rays of the caudal fin not strongly forked at the base ; hypural usually^ with a basal spine or knob-like process on each side; epipleural bones usually inserted on the parapophyses or on the ribs; dorsal fin usually with strong spines ; caudal peduncle rarely much constricted I. Percifobmes. Rays of the caudal fin strongly forked at the base, embracing a consideraljle portion of the hypural, which alwaj'S bears a basal spine ; epipleural bones usually inserted on the centra or on the parapophyses, rarely on the ribs ; dorsal spines feeble or detached ; caudal peduncle much constricted ; scales usually very small or absent . II. 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 Harmer, S. F. (Sidney Frederic), Sir, 1862- ed; Shipley, A. E. (Arthur Everett), Sir, 1861-1927. ed. [London, Macmillan and Co. , Limited; New York, The Macmillan Company
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