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There nre many kinds of Wlmlos, among which may l)e mentioned tlic 

 Spermaceti Whale, the Rorqual, tlie Pike Wimle, and the creature which is 

 represented in our enj^ravini;. 



This species is of considcrahle dimensions when adult, as it is known to measure 

 from fifty to sixty feet in length. In the lower jaw is a bountiful supj)ly of teeth, 

 white, powerful, and conical. These teeth are very variable in inuuber in 

 (litVerent individuals, varying altogether from twenty-two to forty-four. An equal 

 number of sockets are placed in the upper jaw, into which the conical teeth arc 

 received when the mouth is closed. Some of these teeth often exceed nine inches 

 in length, and weigh more, than eighteen ounces when perfectly dried. 



The root of each tooth is hollow in the centre to the depth of several inches, 

 and is so deeply buried in the jaw, that the projecting ])()rtiou of the largest 

 tooth rarely exceeds three inches. The teeth range from seven to nine inches in 

 length. 



