Fig. 166b 



Fig. 166a 



Medal of the Aquarium Society of Philadelphia 

 (Exact size) 



The first medal offered by an American Aquarium Society. It was awarded originally 

 for the best fish owned and the best fish bred by a member; also for distinguished 

 achievement or services in the advancement of aquarium study. 





Fig. 167. Telescopic-Eyed Shiner 



An extraordinary case of natural development of the telescopic eye, giving us a hint 

 that the early strain of Telescopic-Eyed Goldfishes was a freak of nature. (Referred to 

 in text on Page 175). 



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