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and are somewhat longer than the 3rd. The 6th is slightly wider & longer
than the 5th. The 7th is longer & broader
than the 6th & the 8th is the longest
of the series. From this back they
decrease gradually in length
& increase very gradually in
width. These observations are of the chevron's in situ - whether
or not the actual measured length
would correspond with this or
not I can't tell until they
are cleaned. The 8th is however,
the highest or longest as the series
stand in position. The anterior
chevron's
base of the series are directed back-
ward & permit a considerable
antero-posterior movement.
The 2nd + 15th chevron's are about equal
in height as they stand in position, but
The last chevron is exceedingly
minute but it ossified - 1
The last two caudals very
small all both very small
Teeth
19-19 Posterior teeth on both jaws
22-22 exceedingly minute to rent
show severe the gums, with 'the alveoli'
are distinct juts in which the teeth may
be found. [illegible]