FIG. 113 



114 









OS 



sc V 



Figs. 113-116A. — Spines and clasping organs of Chimaeroids. 113. Clasping spine 

 of the forehead of male Chlmm-a colliei. X 6. 114. Myriacanthus dorsal spine. (After 

 L. A(;assiz.) 115. Frontal spine of male Squaloraja. (From SMITH WOODWARD.) 

 116. Ventral fin and clasping organs of male Chiincera colliei. X i. 116 A. View of tip 

 of hinder clasper (intromittent organ), when the three tips are drawn together. 



A. Anus. .-/ K Anterior rim of ventral fin, specialized as a clasping organ. BC. Body 

 of the posterior clasper (intromittent organ). D. Dermal denticles. DS. Dermal spine- 

 like denticles. D T. Dermal tubercles. GD. Urino^enital aperture, y. Jointed base of 

 inner ventral element of intromittent organ. MC. Mucous canal, .S". Sheath of frontal 

 spine. SC. Sperm groove of inner face of clasper. V. Ventral fin. 



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