REPTILIA. 



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semble, so far as is known, the Lacertilia. The amnion arises 

 early, and soon forms a great cephalic hood. Before develop- 

 ment has proceeded very far the embryo turns over on to its 

 left side. The tail in many species attains a very considerable 



FIG. 131. CHELONE MIDAS, FIRST STAGE. 



Au. auditory capsule; br, i and 2, branchial arches; C. carapace; E. eye;f.b. 

 fore-brain; /./. fore-limb; H. heart; h.b. hind-brain; h.l. hind-limb; hy. hyoid; 

 m.b. mid-brain; mn. mandible; mx.p. maxillo-palatine ; N. nostril; u. umbilicus. 



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FIG. 132. CHELONE MIDAS, SECOND STAGE. 

 Letters as in fig. 131. 



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