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a K, # b 



0. bicolor O concolor 



0. subflavus 0. laticeps 



0. meridensis 0. palustris 



Figure 4.— Right hind foot of: a, arboreal Orywmys bicolor; b, arboreal 0. concolor; c, 

 semi-arboreal 0. subflavus; d, terrestrial 0. laticeps; e, terrestrial 0. meridensis; /, palus- 

 trine O. palustris. g, Plantar surface of murid hind foot showing position of pads (1-5 = 

 postdigital plantar pads; w<p = metatarsal pad). 



