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Page 76
The ulna (posterior forearm bone) and fibula (posterior bone of the lower leg)
have become reduced. The humerus, the upper bone of the foreleg, is large and
has a large protrusion, the greater trochanter, to which muscles are attached.
The ulna (posterior forearm bone) and fibula (posterior bone of the lower leg)
have become reduced. The humerus, the upper bone of the foreleg, is large and
has a large protrusion, the greater trochanter, to which muscles are attached.
Page 77
cutting edges of the lower canines being maintained by wear against the uppers.
Young camels retain the full complement of front teeth, with three incisors and
one canine in the upper and lower jaws; the upper incisors are extremely small.
cutting edges of the lower canines being maintained by wear against the uppers.
Young camels retain the full complement of front teeth, with three incisors and
one canine in the upper and lower jaws; the upper incisors are extremely small.
Page 79
They had somewhat piglike proportions, short faces, a large upper canine and a
caniniform first lower premolar, and selenodont molars. A close relative,
Agriochoerus, had clawed feet, the function of which remains uncertain.
Camelids ...
They had somewhat piglike proportions, short faces, a large upper canine and a
caniniform first lower premolar, and selenodont molars. A close relative,
Agriochoerus, had clawed feet, the function of which remains uncertain.
Camelids ...
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| Title | The New Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica |
| Author | Encyclopaedia Britannica Publishers, Inc. Staff |
| Contributor | Robert M. Hutchins |
| Edition | 15, illustrated |
| Publisher | Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1974 |
| ISBN | 0852292902, 9780852292907 |
| Length | 934 pages |
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