The American journal of science and arts (1836) (17969318549)

Title: The American journal of science and arts
Identifier: americanjournalo31183637newh (find matches)
Year: 1820 (1820s)
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Publisher: New-Haven : S. Converse
Contributing Library: Smithsonian Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: Smithsonian Libraries



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166 Miscellanies. integuments, and enclosing the viscera. The term ac^ino-crinitis, is derived from the Greek word " aktinotos," radiated; so called be- cause of the radiated markings of the costal and intercostal plates, which are peculiar to this genus. Of the antinocrinites, there are two species; triacontadactylus, in which there proceed from five scapulcB 30 fingers, and polydactylus, in which there are more than 30 fingers. Divested then of all technical language, our specimen may be termed " a many fingered, radiated, lily-shaped animal."
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Any specimens in this department of science, but particularly those unbroken and free from defects, are invaluable to its professors: