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DR. P. CHALMERS MITCHELL ON THE 



Order PHOLIDOTA. 



Family Manid^e. Manis tricuspis (fig. 9). 

 The duodenum in Manis is a well-marked distinct loop. Meckel's tract is very long 



Mr. 9. 



Intestinal Tract of Manis tricuspis. 



S. Cut end of duodenum near stomach. 

 K. Cut end of rectum near anus. 

 (The hind-gut is marked by longitudinal striae.) 



and composed of very thickly-set minor coils regularly disposed save towards the distal 

 end, where the circular course of the tract nearly completes itself. There is no trace 



