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Fig. 3. Human Embryo No. 836

Section through a normal ovum Xo. 836, encapsulated in the decidua. X3}. Drawn by Mr. Didusch.

The embryo lies within the coelom, and bands of -magma fibrils radiate from the amnion to the chorionic wall. The head of the embryo shines through the more transparent portion of the amnion.

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