PLATE 2 



THE EGG OF THE DOMESTIC CAT 



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EXPLANATION OF FIGURES 



Fig. 8 Ovarian egg showing the first ])ol;ir spindk'. From the condition of the 

 follicle in which it was found it is plain that this egg was destined to degeneration 

 rather than discharge from the ovary, fertilization and development into a new 

 organism. For same spindle sec fig. 5. A-B. X 950. 



Fig. 9 Normal ovarian egg just before ovulation. It contains the second polar 

 spindle and is accompanied by the first pohir body. Note its circular section, 

 thick zona pellucida and the radiating cells of the corona. For same egg see 

 fig. 3. X 625. 



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