SALMON 
tinguished from the first-mentioned by having blunter 
teeth, a more pronounced fringe at the edge of the 
suctorial disc, and more continuous dorsal fins. In 
other respects it resembles its congener, and it may be 
mentioned in conclusion that, after the all-important 
time of spawning is at an end, Lampreys, as with Eels, 
emaciate and die. 
Salmon. — Salmo salar (Fig. 31). Has obtained its 
generic name of Salmo from the root of another Latin 
word meaning=to leap, in reference to its well-known 
habit of leaping falls, or weirs, when ascending rivers 
to spawn. During the years that it is passing through 
various stages, and according also to the processes it 
undergoes, the Salmon is known by several different 
names, and it will be as well to give a list of these in the 
order in which they are conferred :— 
1. An Alevin. The Fry, or young fish, when first 
hatched. 
2. A Parr. When a few months old. From the 
old English parren, to enclose, in reference 
to the marks on the sides resembling the bars 
of a fence. 
3. A Smolt. When it first visits the sea. Derived 
from an old English word, meaning shining, 
in reference to the dress. 
4. A Grilse, or Peal. When it first returns from 
the sea. 
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