CHARACTER8 OF THE PROCYONID^. 



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within generic limits. Much greater interest attaches to the btirsa. 

 In Bassariscus and Jentinkia this is developed as in the OanidsB, 

 Felidse, and some Viverridse, its posterior half being formed by 



Text-figure 1. - 



A. Head of Fotos caudivolvulus (vel sp. aff.). S ad. X \. 



B. „ JBassariscus astuttis. $ iramat. X 5. (From specimen 



in spirit with ear lialf closed and hair wet.) 



C. „ Trocyon lotor. $ ad. X §. 



D. Lateral view of rhinarium of Bassaricyon sp. ? 



E. Ear of Bassaricyon alleni. (Sketched without measurement from 



dried skin.) 



