Fig. 133. Chelone midas, third stage.
Letters as in fig. 131. r. rostrum.

Immediately after hatching the yolk-sack becomes withdrawn into the body; while the external part of the allantois shrivels up.

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General.

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Lacertilia.

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Ophidia.