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the immature and larval s^iecimens or pelagic fish captured at the surface of 

 the sea during the Expedition. It is hoped that Dr. Giinther may prepare a 

 short Report on these forms during the coming year. 



The Manuscript was received by me in instalments between the 9th 

 September 1886 and the 28th June 1887. 



John Murray. 



Challenger Office, 32 Queen Street, 

 Edinburgh, \.<f August 1887. 



