In the preceding sketch of the Insectivorous order of Mammals, we have followed in general the classification proposed by Professor Mivart, and slightly modified by Mr. Gill. The following summary of the arrangement will be useful for reference:—
SUB-ORDER I.—DERMOPTERA.
Family 1. GALEOPITHECIDÆ.
Genus—Galeopithecus.
SUB-ORDER II.—INSECTIVORA VERA.
Family 2. TUPAIDÆ.
Genera—Tupaia, Ptilocereus, Hylomys.
Family 3. MACROSCELIDÆ.
Genera—Macroscelides, Petrodromus. Rhynchocyon.