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THE OSTEOLOGY OF THE REPTILES

water reptiles, it is seen. It may, in some, be represented by a notch between the scapula and coracoid (Figs. 103, 111), doubtless its original position.

Fig. 108. Pectoral girdle of Eryops (Temnospondyli). Two thirds natural size.


The scapular girdle of the terrestrial temnospondylous (Fig. 108) amphibians has three foramina piercing it: the supracoracoid foramen, already mentioned, entering a little in front of and below the