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Figure 116. Manta iirostris. A Dorsal view, based on juvenile male, 11 feet 5 inches vni.e., from Bimini, 

 Bahamas. B Ventral view of same. C Left-hand eye and spiracle of same, about 0.25 X. D Left-hand nostril 

 and outer part of right-hand nasal curtain of same. E Outer part of right-hand nasal curtain of same rolled forward 

 to show transverse fold on internal surface. F Pelvic fins of female, about i 5 feet wide, about o.i 5 x . G Dorsal 

 fin and base of tail of same, about o.i^X- H Front of head of female, about 21 feet 2 inches wide, taken off New 

 Jersey, to show cephalic fins coiled in swimming position; from photograph by F. Huber. 



