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piston. The Sea-horse is sometimes found coiled 

 up in oyster-shells. 



The habits of this species in confinement have 

 been recorded by Mr. Lukis in an interesting 

 manner, as observed in two individuals, kept by 



SEA-HORSE. 



that gentleman in a glass vessel of sea-water at 

 Guernsey. They were both females, and at the 

 time of the record had been living in health 

 twelve days in captivity, displaying actions and 

 habits equally novel and amusing. " An appear- 

 ance of search for a resting place induced me," 

 observes this gentleman, " to consult their wishes, 

 by placing seaweed and straws in the vessel : the 

 desired effect was obtained, and has afforded me 

 much to reflect upon in their habits. They now 



