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by free spines ; the pelvics are close together ; and the pectorals are 

 enormously developed in the adult, and subdivided into a shorter anterior 



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Fio. 472. 

 Peristcdion miniatum, Goode. (From Jordan rind Evermann.) 



Fio. 473. 

 Dactylopterus volitans, L. (After Giinther.) 



and a longer posterior division. The supraclavicle has been lost, and the 

 postclavicle is reduced. The three posterior radials rest on the coracoid, 

 and are peculiarly lengthened. The Flying Gurnard, Dactylo})terus, and 



