Plate X. 



"LARV/E" of CHIMiCRA COLLIEI. 



These specimens were dredged off the Californian coast by the U. S. Fish Commission 

 steamer Al/'a/ross, in water of about 300 fathoms. Figures are of nearly natural size. 



pjg_ ji__Newly hatched young. Length about 10 cm. This shows especially the great width of 

 the pectoral fin, the relatively large eye, and the lack of lateral coloration. 



Fig. 51 <?.— Dorsal aspect of foregoing specimen. Observe particularly the large size of the open- 

 ings of the auditory organ, au. 



pjg_ jj ^.— The ventral aspect of foregoing specimen. At y. s. is shown the scar, marking the 

 point of entrance of the yolk-sac. 



pjg_ j2__Young of about 12.5 cm. This specimen shows a marked differentiation of the dorsal 

 fin, also noteworthy changes in coloration. 



Fig. 52 a. — Dorsal aspect of foregoing specimen. 



pjg_ 53.— Young, 18.5 cm. in length. This exhibits an extreme degree of pigmentation. 



Fig. 53 a. — Dorsal aspect of foregoing specimen. 



Fig. 53 l>. — Ventral aspect of foregoing specimen. 



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