1887.] 



MR. F. E. BKDDARD ON MYRMECOBIUS. 



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2. Note on a Poiut in the Structure of Myrmecob'ms . By 

 Frank E. Beddard, M.A., P.Z.S., Prosector to the 

 Society. 



[Received June 23, 1887.] 



The accompanyiDg drawing (fig. ]) represents the under surface 

 of the head and anterior region of the thorax of Myrmecobius 

 fasriatus. The specimen from which the drawing was made is 

 preserved in spirit in the Natural History Museum, and is an adult 

 female ; the drawing is intended to illustrate a remarkable glandular 



Under surface of head of Myrmecobius fasciatus. 



Structure situated just anterior to the sternum. Mr. Thomas 

 directed my attention to this modified region of the integument, and 

 asked me to investigate its minute structure. 



The drawing referred to is of the natural size, and shows some of 

 the peculiar features of the glandular patch ; these are better shown 



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