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THE OCEAN WOULD. 



They are numerous in species Diodon pilosus, represented in 

 Fig. 358, being typical of the others. 



Fig. 358. Diodon pilosus. 



The Sclerodermes are distinguished by their conical or pyramidal 

 muzzle, terminating in a little mouth armed with true teeth ; their 



Fig. 359. The File-Gsh (BalLtes).. 



skin is generally stiff and covered with hard scales. The File-fish, 

 Balistes and Coffers, are selected for notice. The File or Eudder-fish 



