FIG. 44 



Figs. 44-48. — Evolution of caudal fin. 44. Embryonic caudal of Amia. 45. Hetero- 

 cercal caudal of shark, Cestracion. 46. Heterocercal caudal of Cladoselache. 47. Diphy- 

 cercal caudal of Polypterus. (After L. Agassiz.) 48. Homocercal caudal of Teleost. 

 (After Ryder.) 



D. Dermal fin supports. L. Lateral line. M. Spinal cord. MC. Membranous caudal. 

 N. Notochord. A^-|-, and R-{-N. Neural spines, including probably radial and basal 

 elements. R. Radials. R-\-H. Heemal arch and spine ; includes as well, probably, radial 

 and basal elements, 



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