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The median line of the palate forms a double curve, the part between the molars 

 and premolars being convex, while the anterior part is concave, forming an angle of 

 150° with the posterior part. When the lower jaw is apposed to the upper a wide 

 space is left between the alveolar margin of the premaxillse and the lower incisors. 

 This feature considered in connexion with the concavity of the palate and the deep 

 trough-like mandible suggests that the animal possessed a thick fleshy tongue. 



The teeth of both the upper and lower series bear a strong resemblance both in 

 size and conformation to those of M. madagascariensis. The most noticeable difference 

 in size as compared with M. edivardsi is seen in the second and third molars. A reference 

 to the appended comparative table showing the dimensions of the teeth of the three 

 species will make this apparent. 



Table 11. — Giving comparative dimensions of teeth of 

 three species of Megaladapis. 



The small figure in parentheses indicates the number of specimens measured. 



