XXXVIII 



THE VOYAGE OF H.M.S. CHALLENGER. 



Halosauridse 

 SternoptyehiclEe 

 Salmonidge 

 Notacanthi 

 Bathythrissidae 

 Cyclostomi 



furnish 5 species. 



4 

 2 

 2 

 1 



9, 



or 1 per cent. 



As regards the abundance of individuals the Macruridse seem to surpass all the other 

 forms ; then follow the Ophidiidse and Gadidfe. Scopelidge and Stomiatidse are likewise 

 numerous, much more so than the Berycidse, although these latter are represented by a 

 greater number of species. 



