. Elementary text-book of zoology [electronic resource]. Zoology. CHORDA TA. The Ardoidea have, Hke the dogs, a large number of teeth (often §xjyj). They are largely omnivorous, and the molars are tuberculated with crowns worn to a flat surface. The auditory septum is absent, and the bulla itself is flattened. fhe par-occipital process is quite free from it and projects downwards as in other orders. All are either plantigrade or semi-plantigrade, and there is the full com- plement of toes. Fig- 347.—Feet of Bear seen the Upper Surface x \.. Note the flat broad sole or palm, the scapho-lu
. Elementary text-book of zoology [electronic resource]. Zoology. CHORDA TA. The Ardoidea have, Hke the dogs, a large number of teeth (often §xjyj). They are largely omnivorous, and the molars are tuberculated with crowns worn to a flat surface. The auditory septum is absent, and the bulla itself is flattened. fhe par-occipital process is quite free from it and projects downwards as in other orders. All are either plantigrade or semi-plantigrade, and there is the full com- plement of toes. Fig- 347.—Feet of Bear seen the Upper Surface x \.. Note the flat broad sole or palm, the scapho-lunar bone and the five complete digits in each limb. Family i.—Ursldse.—The largest forms are the Ursidce or bears, which are found everywhere except in Notogoea and the Ethiopian region. Family 2.—Procyonidse.—The Procyouida are a small family of fox- like animals, .such as the American raccoons and coatis, and the panda of the Oriental region. Family 3.—Mustelidre.—The third family, Mtistelidc?, have a small number of molars (|), and comprise the otter, the skunk of America, the badger of the Patearctic region, and a series of small fur-animals, such as the marten, sable, and Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Masterman, Arthur Thomas; Parsons, John Herbert, Sir, 1868-1957, donor; S. H. Lazarus (Firm); University College, London. Library Services. Edinburgh : E. & S. Livingstone
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