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II.—On two Specimens of Ichthyosaurus Showing Contained Embryos

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

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For many years it has been known that Ichthyosaurus was a viviparous reptile, but until quite recently the British Museum has not possessed a specimen with contained embryos. This deficiency has now been supplied by the acquisition of two fine skeletons, which are worthy of special notice.

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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1906

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