CHARACTERS OF THE PROCYONID^E. 



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

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

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



Text-figure 1. 



A. Head of Potos caudivolvulus (vel sp. aff.). $ ad. X £. 



B. ,, Bassariscus astutus. £ iramat. X h.. (From specimen 



in spirit with ear half closed and hair wet.) 



C. „ Procyon lotor. $ ad. X 5. 



D. Lateral view of rhinarium of Bassaricyon sp. ? 



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



dried skin.) 



