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simple globule, the wall of which consists of a simple layer 

 of homogeneous cells (Fig. 100, A del). The first change in 



Fig. 100. — The separation of the discoidal mammalian germ from the 

 yelk-sac, seen in section (diagrammatic). A. The germ-disc (h, hf) lies ex- 

 tended on one side of the intestinalgerm-vesicle (Jcb). B. In the centre of the 

 germ-disc the medullary furrow (rar), and under that the notochord (ch) 

 appear. 0. The intestinal- fibrous layer (df) has grown round the intestinal- 

 glandular layer (dd) . D. Skin-fibrous layer (hf) and intestinal-fibrous layer 

 (df) part round the circumference of the germ-disc ; the intestine (d) begins 

 to separate itself from the yelk-sac or 'navel -vesicle (nb). E. The intestinal 

 tube (mr) is closed ; the body-cavity (c) begins to form. F. The primitive 

 vertebrae (w) appear ; the intestine (d) is almost completely closed. G. 

 The primitive vertebrae (w) begin to grow round the medullary tube (mr) 

 and the notochord (ch) ; the intestine (d) is separated from the navel- 

 vesicle (nb). H. The vertebrae (w) have enclosed the medullary tube (mr) 

 and the notochord (ch) ; the body -cavity (c) is closed ; the navel-vesicle has 

 disappeared. The amnion and serous membranes are omitted. 



In all, the letters indicate the same parts : h, horn-plate ; mr, medullary 

 tube ; hf, skin-fibrous layer ; vo, primitive vertebrae ; ch, notochord ; c, body- 

 cavity ; df, intestinal-fibrous layer ; dd, intestinal-glandular layer ; d, ii}* 

 testioal cavity ; nb t navel-vesicle, 



