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and applying them to the main features in reference to these 

 orders, we would here illustrate in a similar manner the chief 

 characteristics in reference to them. 



In like manner we would display the Reptilia, using the 

 general principles to illustrate the general characteristics of the 

 Crocodiles, Tortoises, Lizards and Snakes, explaining the technical 

 terms used in connection with the scaling and other internal and 

 external features. 



The composition of the vertebrae, modifications and principal 

 characters of the various classes of Reptiles would be exemplified 

 in this alcove. 



Pisces. 



The next alcove would be given o^^er to the remaining classes 

 of the Phylum Chordata, i.e.. Fishes, Cj^clostomata, Lancets and 

 Ascidians. On lines adopted in the preceding galleries, we would 

 illustrate the main features of this class. By means of specimens, 

 charts and diagrams would be shown their external and internal 

 structure. 



Invertebeates, 



The last of our series of alcoves would be devoted to Inverte- 

 brates. A number of Phyla would need representation, and the 

 space we would devote to each would necessarily be restricted. In 

 this alcove we would illustrate points in regard to the structure 

 and physiology of animals, i.e., the animal cell, karyokinensis, 

 maturation, impregnation and segmentation of thy ovum, tissues, 

 organs, and features, in connection with the reproduction and 

 sj^mmetry. We would take up the various Phj^la and specialize in 

 the different " types " as prescribed by the Universit}^, i.e., the 

 Amoeba, Paramoecium, Vorticella, Trypamozoma and Herpete- 

 monas, as our types of protozoa, and similarly illustrating by 

 drawings and diagrams, and actual specimens where possible, the 

 Ooelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Nemathelminthes, Trochelminthes, 

 Molluscoidea, Echinodermata, Annulata, Arthropoda and Mollusca. 



Gallery (a). 

 Mammals. 



The general lines to be followed in this gallery would be to 

 show an exhibit of mounted specimens arranged according to the 

 latest systems of classification, and to supplement these by dia- 

 grams, photographs and maps. 



We have a large stock of Indian Mammals comprising wdiat 

 is undoubtedly the finest collection in India and is unequalled for its 

 completenesa anywhere — except perhaps at the British Museum 



