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Show 1.36 The vertebral is fused to the epiphysis in adults of the scapula three genera. The coracovertebral which marks the angle earacoid border is not distinct. in Mephitis, except the incisura The in to resemble that of tubercle is and resembles Mephitis Conepatus. porportionately in this generalized mustelid scapulae Those examined . . and robust Spilogale Characteristic to all Mephitis The or large as scapula The the are a more convex convex axillary caracoid border; smaller coracoid process, closely related common with the to them than to either Conepatus. of Mephitis scapula infraspinous subscapular those of the genus are characteristics in same scapula of americana has probably corresponding the as respect. out Except for coracoid process. has all these weasels and appears to be The not frenata, are: border; deep infraspinous fossa; flaring the gradual, causing more Mustelids The most and The border itself is like that the cranial termination is supraglenoidal Conepatus scapula of the beginning of the to an and a environmental Spilogale distinct longitudinal twist adaptation but resembles in many ways. wolverine, , is heavy and massive. fossa is larger than in the other mustelids and fossa has several badger, , is longitudinal ridges. of sturdy The construction and scapula highly the of |
