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pharj-ngeal teeth show as two patches, one on each side, of 

 thickly planted bristles (Fig. II.). The upper part of the gullet 



Fig. III. — LOPHOLATILUS CHAMvELEONTICEPS. 



has been cut through and spread out, otherwise the bristles 

 would not have shown clearly. The bristles are curved, and 

 give the feeling to the touch of a short stiff brush rather than 



