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BIOLOGICAL LECTURES. 

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FIG. VI. 



upon a mirror fastened to the stage of a dissecting microscope. 

 We could thus observe the changes occurring on opposite sides 

 of the egg without disturbing its position. 



The elongated form of the egg of Amia, in a closely applied 

 envelope, prevents rotation about its minor axes. It is, there- 

 fore, a favorable egg for ascertaining what effects, if any, 

 gravity may have on the direction of cleavage, and for deter- 



