"Ossicle" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... bones of the higher Vertebrates has been evolved from anterior conditions existing in some fish-like form or other. But the particular view advocated by the learned Professor is open to criticism. Thus, it may be objected against this view, first, that it takes no account of the radial ossicle which becomes so enormous in the mole; secondly, that it does not explain the extra series of ossicles {177} which are formed on the outer (radial or marginal) side of the paddle in the Ichthyosaurus; ...
— On the Genesis of Species • St. George Mivart |
