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of the capacious intes- tine. By this remarkable arrangement, the apparently short intestine possesses an exceedingly enlarged surface of mucous membrane. Fig. 19 represents the viscera and impregnated uterus of a Stingray {Trygon sabina), reduced to half its diameter. The intestinal canal of… … Viscera of Snapping Turtle (Chelonura serpentina), a carnivorous chelonian, reduced to one-half diameter. A. Ventricle of heart. B. Auricle of heart. M, M. Liver. N. Stomach. G. Duodenum ; a small portion of the pancreas is seen in contact with the superior surface of the duodenum. P, P, P. Small…
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