5. Globicephalus melas Traill.

An important paper on the osteology of the skull of Globicephalus melas Traill appears in the “Annuario del Museo Zoologico della R. Universita di Napoli” (nuova serie), vol. iii, No. 8, of the 21st October, 1909, relating to a specimen obtained from the Gulf of Salerno, where, however, it is of very rare occurrence. Three photographic views of the skull are given. The paper gives an interesting history of the species so far as relates to its occurrence in the Mediterranean. It occurs somewhat frequently on the coasts of New Zealand. The paper also contains a table and measurements, and a list of works cited.

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