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they have reached maturity, as has been observed by Flemming 

 and Hermann in Salamandra metadata, and by myself in Ascaris 

 megalocephala. The framework of the nuclei disintegrates, and 

 the nnclein collects together into a compact mass, which is re- 

 markable for its strong affinity for the most various stains. The 

 protoplasm diminishes in quantity, in proportion to that present 

 in similar normal germ cells. Such a stunted cell with a com- 



B 



Fig. 136. A Sperm cell with a degenerated nucleus from the testis of a Salamandra 

 maculuta (from Flemming-, PI. 25, Fig. 51a). B Residuary body (corps residuel) from the 

 testis of Ascaris megolocephala. Nuclear degeneration. 



pletely disorganised nucleus is depicted in Fig. 136. A is a 

 germinal cell from the testis of Salamandra ; B, a germinal cell 

 of Ascaris, such as is found both in the testis and ovary, and 

 which is known by the name of corps residuel, or residuary body. 

 Wasielewski, by injecting turpentine into the testes of mammals, 

 has succeeded in inducing experimentally a similarly degenerated 

 condition in the nuclei of germ cells. 



Concerning the physiological importance of the nuclear division processes, 

 compare Chapter IX., section 3, especially that portion dealing with the equal 

 distribution of the multiplying inherited mass amongst the cells proceeding 

 from the fertilised egg. 



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