[Field notes, 1936-1937 Archbold Expedition to New Guinea]
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Measurements 310 137 31 T. e. 285 135 31 S. organs not examined. 242 122 25 T. e. 220 114 23 T. e. 222 116 23 T. e. 291 133 32 T. e. 232 121 24 T. e. Fine adult pelage. 320 137 34 T. e. 295 140 30 not pregn. 270 125 30 " " 215 107 22 2 large embryos on right side 185 94 24 3 small " " " 275 122 29 238 114 24 T. e. 228 115 24 T. e. 313 138 31. 6 large embryos (all on right side). 558 271 55 Clitoris broad, 12 mm at base, and conical, 14 mm in length, with urethral orifice terminal, so small longitudinal slit; genital opening large, surrounding tissues tumid, much larger than anal opening. Mammas 0-2=4 arranged as figure: .. ... Nipples and glands slightly recessed or lying in slight pockets as described for Delomys # 2151 (in typed notes). Photos of genital area and of plantar surface of hind foot. Nostril with (?) accessory duct: Top of rhinarium with short velvety hairs. Bare part restricted to sulcus and J "lobes" Nasal region somewhat inflated; two two superciliary vibrissae; one post-ocular. 2 rt., 1 l. ciliary 5 large embryos (1 r., 4 l.). Mammas 1-2=6. 5 small " (2 l., 3 r.) Mammas 1-2=6. 357 170 37 345 160 38 330 - 48 1570 720 250 1520 740 225 400 197 53 Young. Tail shortened. 89 37 10 326 126 32 189 127 29 just impregn.: 7 tiny embryos. 290 132 30 not pr. 272 135 34