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SIR V. BROOKE ON CERVUS MESOPOTAMICUS. [Mar. 7, 



veloped (V, figs. 1-4). From the posterior surface of the upper 

 third of the beam arises a row of long subcylindrical tines, from 3 to 

 8 in number, the bases of which, in very strongly developed specimens 

 (fig. 1 ), are united so as to form a second palmature. The lower 

 three fourths of the beam are bent in a decided curve outwards and 

 slightly downwards, the upper fourth abruptly inwards and upwards. 



Fio\ 4. 



Left horn of Cervus mesopotamicus (adult and of typical form). 



From the following extract of a letter which I received from Mr. 

 Robertson a short time since, it will be seen that I have been some- 

 what unfortunate in the name chosen for this species; as, however, 

 the name C. mesopotamicus has been published, I believe I shall be 

 taking the course least conducive to future confusion in adhering to 

 it : Mr. Robertson writes : — 



" I am very glad to see by your letter received some days ago, that 

 the horns have enabled you to decide about the spotted deer. 1 fear, 



