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present, placed far forward between the pectorals; the 

 swim-bladder without connection with the gullet; and the 

 scales either ctenoid or cycloid. Mostly marine. 



FIG. 5. Cod (Gadus morrhua). After Storer. 



But few of these forms need mention. Most important 

 of all are the cod and haddock, which stand beyond all 

 others as food fishes. They occur in the northern parts of 



FIG. 6. Winter Flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus). After Goode. 



both oceans, and find their favorite feeding grounds on 

 those shallow spots known as " banks." The Grand Banks 

 of Newfoundland are constantly visited by fishermen from 



