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In the present study, observations have been made on a polymelous specimen ofRana tigrina Daud., the first abnormality of this type recorded for this species. Not only is a complete description of the external features given, but an examination of the correlated abnormalities in the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems has also been made. Apparently, the supernumerary right fore-limb shows a reversed condition to that found in a normal right fore-limb in this species.
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Communicated by Prof. C. R. Narayan Rao,m.a.
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Mahendra, B.C. A case of polymely in the Indian bull-frog,Rana tigrina Daud. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 4, 483–493 (1936). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03051421
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