XVI.— The True Shape, Relations, and Structure of the Alimentary Viscera of the Porpoise (Phocœna communis), as displayed by the Formal Method
Introductory .—Among the toothed whales (Odontoceti) the porpoise is the best-known representative of those members of the genus Delphinus or true dolphins which present a rounded muzzle as distinguished from a snout, and consequently it has already frequently been subjected to anatomical examinatio...
| Published in: | Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
1905
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0080456800034347 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0080456800034347 |
| Summary: | Introductory .—Among the toothed whales (Odontoceti) the porpoise is the best-known representative of those members of the genus Delphinus or true dolphins which present a rounded muzzle as distinguished from a snout, and consequently it has already frequently been subjected to anatomical examination of a more or less detailed character. As in the case of all the Cetacea, however, the rapidity with which decomposition affects the various tissues and organs has hitherto proved a barrier to a prolonged and systematic examination of them, while, even under the most favourable conditions, the increasing putridity of the carcase has seriously militated against the recording of accurate observations. |
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