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FiGLiRE 4. — Photomicrographs of four ovarian stages of Stereomastis scutpta and S. nana. Harris hematoxylin-eosin stain. A. 

 Resting ovary from S. nana showing preponderance of developing (D) oocytes, x 165. B. Intermediate stage ovary fromS. nana. 

 Note presence of developing iD) oocytes among more advanced oocytes with yolk granules (YGl present. x52. C. Gravid ovary 

 from S sculpta showing compacted yolk filled oocytes, x 52. D. Spent condition of S. nana showing atresic tAT) oocyte surrounded 

 by developing (D) oocytes, x 52. 



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