APODA. 



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Leptocephalus (Pennant) . Morris. Head minute ; 

 body very thin, translucent ; pectorals minute ; 

 dorsal and anal as in Ophidium. 



L. Morrisii. Fig, 248 ; \ n.s. 



Murcena (Linn.). No pectorals ; dorsal and anal 

 very low, united beliind ; gill-opening minute ; a 

 single row of sharp teeth in each jaw. 



M. Helena. Fig. 249 ; ^i n- s. 



249 



250 



Anguilla (Cuv.). Eel. Body cylindrical, long, 

 mucous, with minute imbedded scales ; dorsal and 

 anal united behind ; teeth in both jaws, and on 

 the vomer. 



A. acutirostris. Fig. 250 ',\n.s. 

 latirostris. 

 conger. 



