SUCKING-FISH. 133 



i 



fish, are formed, and appear in vast numbers, 

 keeping near the shores, and gradually descending 

 the rivers, till the floods carry them out into the 

 sea. 



The remora, or sucking-fish, is another singular 

 instance of the care taken by God of his creatures. 

 This animal lives in the sea, and having very small 

 fins, is incapable of quick motions. To compen- 

 sate it, however, for this weakness, it has, on the 

 crown of its head, a curious apparatus, by which 

 it can fix itself firmly to any larger body, as a ship, 

 or another fish, and thus be carried along with it 



Questions. 



From what seas do herrings issue every year ? 



In what manner do they make their appearance 1 



What are the length and breadth of the columns of herrings, 

 and how are they led ? 



In what month do they come to us 1 



Near what islands is the principal fishing- station 1 



What number of barrels of herrings are cured annually in 

 Great Britain 1 



At what period of the year do salmon ascend our rivers ? 



For what purpose do they do this ? 



Is any care taken by the fish in depositing their eggs or 

 spawn 1 



Mention how this is done, and whether they are left 

 exposed. 



At what time do the young fish appear ? 



What is remarkable about the remora ? 



M 



