MONKFISH. 



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some circumstances, which, if they point out affinity to any 

 other race, at least do not so to any with which we are acquainted. 

 In one particular also the eyes deserve to be mentioned. 

 They do not possess a nictitant membrane, as in some Sharks, 

 nor a fimbriant veil, as in the Skates, but the common skin of 

 the body passes over the globe, and is capable of shutting up 

 the pupil in the manner and with the effect of an eyelid, 

 although without a fold, a slight slit remaining lengthwise as 

 a pupil. 



1. — Pectoral Fin of the Monkfish — under side. 

 2. — Abdominal Fin— under side. 

 3. — Teeth, portion of under jaw. 



