SPINY-FINXED FISHE?. 



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celebrated on account of the pleasure which the Eomans took in 

 contemplating the changes of colour it displays whilst dying. Ex- 

 orbitant prices were paid for Mullets of extraordinary size, and at 

 entertainments they were brought to table alive, and cooked before 

 the eyes of the guests. 



FlG. 248. RED MULLET. 



The Surmullet (Midlus surmuletusyis larger than the Mullet, and 

 is longitudinally striped with yellow. 



The family of the Mailed-Cheeks (Buccce Loricatce) is 

 recognised by the manner in which the bones of the face 

 are prolonged to the gill-covers, and protect the cheeks as 

 with a bony case. In this family are placed 



The Flying-Gurnards (Daetyloptetw}* in which the pectoral fii> 



FlG. 249. ORIENTAL FLYING-GURNARD. 



* SctaruAos, dactylos, a finger ; irrepoV, pteron, a wing finger- 

 winged. 



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