Mammillæ

Spinnerets of spiders; short-jointed protuberances whose ends are pierced by holes through which the secretion of the spinning glands pa es to harden into the fibers composing the spider's thread. Mammoth. Elephas primi genius . Largest and most specialized of the Elephants; now extinct. Abundant remains are found in n. temperate to arctic regions of both continents, the greatest collection of bones being at the mouth of the Lena River. Here ab. 1795 an entire specimen was found frozen in the ice in so good condition that the meat was eaten by the dogs of the discoverers. It was covered with brown wool 10 in. long, with scattered black bristles and a mane. Its stomach contained pine needles and shoots. The largest tusks are 10 ft. long. They curve greatly, making nearly a spiral. These IMG:content-1226.png:[graphic] IMG:content-1227.png:[graphic] Malvern Abbey and Gate. is much frequented on account of its beautiful scenery, the salubrity of its climate, and its saline and alkaline springs. Pop. 8,500.