Text-fig. 3. 
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Text-fig. 1. — Transverse section through the comb of a Bankiva 
hen during an egg-laying period. 
Text-fig. 2. — Section of a similar hen in a non-laying period, after 
decrease of comb. 
Text-fig. 3. — Section of comb of cock of similar age and breed 
as foregoing. 
Text-fig. 4. 
Text-fig. 5. 
Text-fig. 4. — Enlarged portion of section given in Text-fig. 1 ; 
female comb. 
Text-fig. 5. — Enlarged portion of section given in Text -fig. 3; 
male comb. c. Central core. ep. Epithelium. /. Fibrous 
connective tissue, v. Vascular area. 
Sections stained with osmic acid or Sudan III to show fat. 
