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young, that exhibits a relationship to the stur- 

 geon, and yet, is altogether different. From the 

 central part of the plates which characterize 

 the tribe, are strong, short knobs ; a large head, 

 similarly armed ; prominent eyes, slender fins, and 

 jaws destitute of teeth. 



What is most interesting, between the pectoral 

 fins is an oval surface, rather prominent, by which 

 it appears that the fish has the power of adhering 

 to surfaces, like the remora and lump-fish. This 

 was taken in a lobster-pot, by the keeper of the 

 Boston light-house. At a future period it will 

 be investigated. 



