The Alimentary Canal of the Swordfish

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In some species of fish the small intestine is in two to eight coils. The large intestines are short and straight, and the termination of the rectum opens into a cavity called the Cloaca. Labels: 1, Liver, 2, 3, Caecas or pouches connecting with small intestines. 4, 5, Small intestine, coiled. 6, Large intestine. 7, Biliary duct.

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fish, Swordfish, alimentary canal

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Cutter, Calvin First Book on Analytic Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene, Human and Comparative (Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1875) 71

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