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2. On the Anatomy of a recent Species of Polyodon, the Polyodon gladius (Martens), taken from the river Yangtsze-Kiang, 450 miles above Woosung. Part III., being its Viscera of Organic Life

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 September 2014

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The author proceeded with his anatomical description of the respiratory, circulatory, and pneumatic systems in this remarkable fish; referring to the differences that exist in the male, the female, the young, and the adult specimens. He also shortly noticed the alimentary and other viscera of Organic life.

Dr Handyside illustrated his paper by 24 additional drawings—including 7 microscopic views—of structure in this fish.

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Proceedings 1877-78
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Copyright © Royal Society of Edinburgh 1878

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