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Abdominal Appendages. Unusually small (Jth of body-length), situated 
ventrally to ovisacs as in the rest of the genus. 
Appendages (Fig. 2). According with those of other species, but the 
spines and processes thereon but few, basal portion of first maxillae larger, 
second maxillae, or “arms,” noticeably short, less than half the length of 
the trunk, swollen basally. The bulla injured, but more concave and pro¬ 
portionately broader than in L. scyllicola. The mandibles (Fig. 3 d) resembling 
those of L. galei, under which heading they are discussed, but having a 
spherical base which bears a prominent hooked projection on the inner 
border. The maxillipedes (Fig. 4 d) are described in the comparison on p. 261. 
Fig. 1. A comparative scheme of the four commonest species of Lernaeopoda $ in profile: 
A. L. scyllicola; B. L. galei; C. L. globosa; D. L. mustelicola. c. cephalothorax; Tr. trunk; 
2 Mx. 2nd maxillae (“arms”); Mp. maxillipedes; Os. ovisacs; A.A. abdominal appendages. 
Compare (1) the contour of cephalothorax, the angle of its inclination to the trunk, and the 
degree of its dorsiventral compression; (2) the contour of trunk; (3) the posture of “arms.” 
Generic Characters (female). See Parasitology , viii, 272. 
Specific Characters (female). Cephalothorax pigmented with black dots. 
Proximal end of second maxillae swollen. Ovisacs short (4 mm., about 
f length of trunk). Abdominal appendages short (1 mm. about J length of 
trunk). The base of the mandible bears a hooked projection on the inner 
side. Basal joint of the maxillipede with three cushions of spines arranged 
in a ternate manner, the two upper side by side, the lower one close below 
them without any spine or hook between. 
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