VERTEBRATA. 



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FIG. 299. a, Head of a Harmless Snake (upper view) ; b, heads of various Venomous 

 Snakes. 



pil is round, and the tail tapering. This rule, however, 

 has many exceptions. 



2. Lacertilia, or Lizards, may be likened to Snakes pro- 

 vided with four limbs, each having five digits. 1 " The 

 body is covered with horny scales. All have teeth, which 

 are simple in structure ; and the halves of the lower jaw 

 are firmly united in front, while those of Snakes are 



FIG. 300. Lizard (Lacerta). 

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