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Show 606 DR. E. CRISP ON THE H I P P O P O T A M U S . [May 23, sixty, and these are divided into smaller compartments by slight elevations of the mucous membrane; a few detached semilunar crvpts are also present, as seen in the accompanying sketch. The duodenum and upper part of the mucous membrane of the jejunum are covered with very small villi, gning the surface a velvety appearance. In addition to the intestinal gland already named, there are several aggregate glands in the jejunum and ilium ; these are of an ohlon-f form, and vary in lengtb from 1 inch to 1| inch ; those in the latter intestine are to some extent miniatures of the colic gland. |