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interior of the egg, resulting in the liquidation and passage outwards of 

 substances situated there. 



It seems most likely that the outer part of the ovum, where oxygen 

 freely enters, is the seat of the syntheses or condensations. 



In conclusion, I have to thank the Fishery Board of Scotland for their 

 generosity in providing me with so much material, and very especially am 

 I indebted to Dr. T. Wemyss Fulton, their Scientific Superintendent, for 

 'his most valuable advice and kindly help in difficulties. 



