PLATE XXVII. 



Mcicrurus ruclis (page 131). 



North of Kermadec Islands, Stations 170, 170a, 171 ; depth, 520 to 630 fathoms. 



a, Ventral aspect of a specimen 11 inches long, to show position of vent ; 



b, Dorsal spine of a specimen of 11, and c, of one of 6 inches in length. Also an 

 enlarged view of a scale. 



