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Fic. 26. STERNUM AND ASSOCIATED MEMBRANE BONES OF A Cro- 
CODILE (C. palustris). XX}. (Brit. Mus.) (After Reynolds.) 
The last pair of abdominal ribs which are united with the epipubes by 
a plate of cartilage have been omitted. 
1. interclavicle. 4, abdominal splint rib. 
2. sternum, 5. xiphisternal horn,. 
3. sternal rib. 
