. An introduction to zoology [microform] : for the use of high schools. Zoology; Zoologie. 164 HIGH SCHOOL ZOOLOGY. iiiii ipin with their different function are reduced to three (Br^idy- pus) (Fig. 110, F) or two {Cliolcejms). Very complete remains of extinct forma intermediate between these two subdivisions of the order have been found in South America; these inchide gigantic forms like Meyatlterium^ almost as large as an elephant, which probably fed on the foliage of trees, uprooted by thfdr ))Owerful limbs. naansam. Fig. 110. Manus of various Mammalia. P, Horse. D, Dolphin. E, Elephant. A,
. An introduction to zoology [microform] : for the use of high schools. Zoology; Zoologie. 164 HIGH SCHOOL ZOOLOGY. iiiii ipin with their different function are reduced to three (Br^idy- pus) (Fig. 110, F) or two {Cliolcejms). Very complete remains of extinct forma intermediate between these two subdivisions of the order have been found in South America; these inchide gigantic forms like Meyatlterium^ almost as large as an elephant, which probably fed on the foliage of trees, uprooted by thfdr ))Owerful limbs. naansam. Fig. 110. Manus of various Mammalia. P, Horse. D, Dolphin. E, Elephant. A, Orang. T, Tiger. O, 0\. P, Sloth. M, Mole, r, radius, c, carpus, in, metacarpus, s, sesamoid bone. ph, phalanges, ds, dew-claws. 21. A second, aberrant order is that of the Cetacea, which owe their peculiarities to their aquatic life. This is not the only order of Mammalia in which aquatic habits are present, for certain carnivorous animals like the seals, sea-lions and walruses, are exclusively or almost exclusively confined to water, yet in the Cetacea, this adaptation is carried so far as to isolate thera from the othw ordei-a of the sub-class to which they 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 Wright, R. Ramsay (Robert Ramsay), 1852-1933. Toronto : Copp, Clark
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