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Fig. 163. Specimens over a few inches in length, such as these yellow 

 perch, should have an incision along the abdomen so that the preserving 

 solution (10 per cent Formalin) can penetrate more easily into the inside. 



Fig. 164. In larger fishes, a fairly wide section of skin and meat can be 

 removed to facilitate the entrance of Formalin. 



