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post-scapular fossa is only about half as wide as the pre-scapular fossa al its widest. 



The scapula in Meles differs considerably in shape from those of the other 

 members of the group, especially as regards the post-scapular fossa, which is about 

 equal in size to the pre-scapular. The supra-scapular border forms an angle of 

 about 60° with the spine, and the coracoid border is sharply angular. The 

 development of the spine is greatest in Meles and Lutra, less in Gulo, and slight in 



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Fig. 5. — A right innominate hone of a badger (Meles taxus), from the Pleistocene of the Langwith 

 Cave (Corner Coll.). B left innominate bone of an otter (Lutra vulgaris), from the Prehistoric peat of 

 Koach Fen (Sedgwick Mus.). Both bones seen from the ventro-external aspect. Natural size. 

 Lettering as in Fig 4. 



Mustela. The acromion is prominent and sharply recurved in all four genera, but 

 less in Gulo than in the others. 



The Pelvic Girdle. — In Mustela and Lutra the pelvis is relatively weak and the 

 ilium is little expanded. In Gulo, and still more in Meles, the ilium is considerably 

 expanded. In Gulo the junction between the supra-iliac and acetabular borders of 

 the ilium is gently rounded, while in Meles, it forms a prominent projection. The 

 ischial tuberosity is more prominent in Meles than in Gulo. 



