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f pairs," and _modestus_ had a larger foramen magnum in 6 of 6 pairs (Confidence Limit .97) and larger first upper molar teeth in 5 of 6 pairs (C. L. .75). A comparison of topotypes of _pullatus_ with _modestus_ shows a similar difference in the teeth, _modestus_ being larger, but in the size of the foramen magnum there is no difference. A comparison of the measurements of _pullatus_ (Bitterroot Valley), _pullatus_ (near topotypes), and _modestus_ (topotypes) shows that the two series of topotypes differ significantly in condylobasilar length (of borderline significance), zygomatic breadth and lambdoidal breadth (both of which vary greatly with age), and length of molar series; the specimens from the Bitterroot Valley agree with _pullatus_ rather than _modestus_ in all of these characters. The specimens from the Bitterroot Valley are smaller than _pullatus_ (topotypes) in total length; they more closely resemble _modestus_ in length of tail, and the hind foot is shorter than in either _modestus_ or _pullatus_ (which do not differ significantly). Specimens from western Montana resemble _modestus_ in certain respects but in most respects resemble topotypes of _pullatus_ and are referred to _pullatus_. Specimens from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and from Blackfoot, Montana (marginal records of _modestus_, Hall and Cockrum, 1953:410) may be referred to _drummondi_. Marginal records of _pullatus_ in Montana to my knowledge are: Florence, Ravalli Co.; Highwood Mtns., Chouteau Co.; 7 mi. NE Hilger, Fergus Co.; 10 mi. NW Park City, Stillwater Co. (all represented by specimens in the USBS). The line separating _pullatus_ and _drummondi_ is tentatively drawn as shown in Figure 1. _Specimens examined._--Total 256. _Wyoming_: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK: Mammoth Hot Springs, 17 (USNM). PARK CO.: 3-1/5 mi. E, 3/5 mi. S Cody, 5020 ft., 15. TETON CO.: _Whetstone Creek_, 4 (Mich); 5 mi. N Moran, 13 (Mich); _Moran and environs_ (_4 localities within 4 miles of Moran_), 6200 ft., 54; Teton Park, Trappers Lake, 3 (Mich); _Teton Park, Jenny Lake_, 1 (Mich); _Teton Park, String Lake_, 1 (Mich); Sheep Creek, 1 (Mich); _Jackson and environs_, 115 (Mich 113, USBS 1). SUBLETTE CO.: 34 mi. N, 4 mi. W Pinedale, 7950 ft., 2; Kendall, 5 (Mich). LINCOLN CO.: 9-1/2 mi. N, 2 mi. W Afton, 6100 ft., 1; _9 mi. N, 2 mi. W Afton_, 3; _7 mi. N, 1 mi. W Afton_, 11; _15 mi. N, 3 mi. E Sage_, 6100 ft., 1; _12 mi. N, 2 mi.
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