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ceecum of Hyrax and the normal caecum of the Rhinoceros. I 

 find none but the most general and vague resemblance. The 

 caecum of Hyrax is irregular and varying in shape, supported by 



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The cseca of Hyrax dorsalis. 



I. Anterior or accessory caecum. II. Paired or distal caeca. S. Cut end of intes- 

 tinal tract towards stomach. H. Cut end of intestinal tract towards anus. 

 • W. Cut edge of gut where a portion of the wall has been removed to display 

 the interior. A.C. Accessory or anterior ca3cum. C.3. Ceecal pouch distad of 

 A.C. C. 1, C. 2. Paired cajca. En. Entrance, Ex. Exit of gut. 



two bands of muscle, which in certain conditions of distension 

 give it an almost bi-lobed shape, communicates with the leaving 

 portion of gut in a complicated fashion, and has nearly fluid 



