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J.R.
Alcorn
1938
Citellus townsendi mollis
7
Mar.28 9 mi. W Fallon, drift. Churchill County, Nevada
No.Embryo No.in Right Tube No.in Left Tube How far along in gestation period.
7 4 3 % developed.
10 7 3 5% developed.
10 5 5 5% developed.
10 3 7 % developed.
11 7 4 % developed.
9 5 4 5% developed.
12 8 4 % developed.
11 7 4 5% developed.
15 (These were % developed and would have been born before long).
13. These were 5% developed.
The above 15 embryo found in this female is the most I have found in anyone female Bute Ground Squirrel to date.
Mar.31
1938
4 to 6 mi. W Fallon, 4000 ft., Churchill County, Nevada.
Squirrels poisoned. Information as follows.
Sex Total length of Squirrel Number of Embryo Diameter of Embryo
♀ 8 3/16 inches 8 3/16 inch
♀ 8 15/16 inches 13 3/16 inch
♀ 8 3/16 inches 11 3/16 inch
♀ 8 13/16 inches 10 1/16 inch
♂ 8 3/16 inches — —
♂ 8 3/16 inches — —
♂ 8 11/16 inches — —
♀ 7 13/16 inches 8 1/16 inch
♀ 8 15/16 inches 9 13/16 inch
♀ 8 3/16 inches 12 1/16 inch
♀ 8 3/16 inches 11 1/16 inch