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1242 The majority of the Anthocyrtida may be derived from the Polyspyrida (Petalospyris, &c.) by reduction of the cephalis and loss of the sagittal ring, as was suggested by Bütschli (1882, loc. cit.). But another part may also have arisen from the Tripocyrtida, by interpolation of secondary radial apophyses between the three primary perradial apophyses. The cephalis in this family is developed in all possible degrees, from one of a considerable size to one very much reduced. If it becomes perfectly lost, the Cyrtocalpida arise.