250 ratitje. 



The skull and sternum are unknown. The pelvis (fig. 61) is 

 much narrower than in Dinonds, with the ventral surface of the 

 postacetabular sacrals ridged and narrower, and a more developed 



Fig. 60. 



BinornithidcB. —Ventral aspect of the right femur. \. a, head ; b, great tro- 

 chanter; c, fibular condyle. A. Megalapteryx hectori. B. Anomalo- 

 pteri/x (y), sTp. C. Anomalopteri/x casuarhia (?). D. Emeus crassus {?). 



pectineal process to the pubis. The femur (fig. 60, A) is markedly 

 curved forwards, with the distal extremity moderately expanded, 



Fig. 61. 



Megalapteryx hectori. — The left side of the pelvis, with section {a-b) behind 

 the acetabulum, l. Letters as in fie. 52. 



the popliteal depression larger and less defined, the linea aspera 

 narrower and sharper, and a more distinct anterior intermuscular 



