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The term actino-crinitis, is 
derived from the Greek word “ aktinotos,”’ radiated ; so called be- 
integuments, and enclosing the viscera. 
cause of the radiated markings of the costal and intercostal plates, 
Of the antinocrinites, there are 
two species ; triacontadactylus, in which there proceed from five 
which are peculiar to this genus. 
and polydactylus, in which there are more than 
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