. Chimæroid fishes and their development. Fishes; Chimaeridae. 34 CHIM^ROID FISHES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT. the last regard it differs again from the capsule of fig. 15 e, in which the portion of the web in front of the opercular hinge is far more transparent than the posterior portion. Again, the capsule of fig. 15 c, although somewhat resembling that of fig. 15B, diiTers notably in proportions; thus, the tail-sheath is relatively longer. The capsule is also much lighter in substance. A sixth and final capsule, fig. 15 f (Australian), one of several specimens in the British Museum, presents add
. Chimæroid fishes and their development. Fishes; Chimaeridae. 34 CHIM^ROID FISHES AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT. the last regard it differs again from the capsule of fig. 15 e, in which the portion of the web in front of the opercular hinge is far more transparent than the posterior portion. Again, the capsule of fig. 15 c, although somewhat resembling that of fig. 15B, diiTers notably in proportions; thus, the tail-sheath is relatively longer. The capsule is also much lighter in substance. A sixth and final capsule, fig. 15 f (Australian), one of several specimens in the British Museum, presents additional differences. It is much broader than the rest, and is notably deficient in rugulae. * 15 D 15^ 15' ^i. 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 Dean, Bashford, 1867-1928. Washington, D. C. , Carnegie Institution of Washington
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