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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 



FIG. 471. 

 Trigla pleuracanthica, Rich. ( After Giinther.) 



Fio. 472. 

 Peristedion miniatum, Goode. (From Jordan and Evermann.) 



Fiu. 473. 

 Daetylopterus 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, Dactylopterus, and 



