LONG FLOUNDER. 



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length equal to that of the hcatl, ami in form but slightly 

 rounded at the end ; the sides parallel. 

 The fin-rays in number arc, — 



D. no : P. 11 : V. 6 : A. 96 : C. 24. 



The colour of this specimen on the upper surfiice is a uni- 

 form pale brown, the membranes of the different fins being 

 rather lighter in colour than the body of the fish ; the under 

 surface of the body very pale wood-brown ; the iridcs yellow. 



This specimen has been preserved dry. 



The vignette below represents the cranium of the Common 

 Flounder. 



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