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shows are not distinct 0 present in my of my specimens. In the present 
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,^3505, 16007, .jyS&l'l, 17702 to 17704, j§270. ^Alimango Bay, Burias Island. 
March'd, 1909. Length, 123 to 
SbOi.^ Balikias Bay, Luzon. July 
A504. Balukbaluk Island, south 
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7445^ 7446., 1058? to 104^9* 19774* ^Bo^io Eay^ Malsmpaya Sound, Palawan Island* 
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December 21, 19Q8. Length,47 to 289 mm 
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12216* Bugsuk Island, Balab^o* January 5, 1909* Length 154 mm* 
