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 ovprjs, r-qv 8' 'rjp.rjae pbearjv, rrjv 8' elXev diraaav. 485 

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« //. i. 767 n. 



* EngrauUs encrasicholus, M.G. x^^K a tiny member of 

 the Herring family (Clupeidae) : A. 569 b 26 e/c 5e /xtSj d(pvr]s, 

 otov T^j ^i* T(f5 ' Adr)vaii>3v Xifievi, (yivovTai) oi eyKpaaixoKoi Ka- 

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 438 



