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DE. P. CHALMEES MITCHELL ON THE 



In Phacochoerus cethiopicus, the Wart-Hog, the pattern is fundamentally similar to 

 that displayed by the Common Pig. The duodenum is not well separated from 

 Meckel's tract, but the latter is exactly like the corresponding area in the Pig. 

 The caecum is more globular, and does not taper to a point. The anterior portion of 



Fig. IS. 



Iutestinal Tract of Sus scrofa. 



S. Cut end of duodenum near stomach. 

 E. Cut end of rectum near anus. 

 C. Caecum. 

 S.P. Spiral coil. 

 X. Cut ends of posterior mesenteric vein. 



the hind-gut is an enormously roomy loop, the proximal limb of which has a much 

 wider calibre than the distal, and which is partly saccular. The rectum is short and 

 nearly straight. The relations of the mesentery and the general arrangement of the 

 veins are similar to those in the Pi 2;. 



