Stage 2 (Teeth quite disappeared) 



Fig. 6. Lepiocephahis brevirostris 

 Showing the disappearance of the larval teeth during the first 

 part of the metamorphosis (A — C) and the development of the 

 pigment (m the neck during the later part of the metamor- 

 phosis (D — E). It is seen further, that the size of the eyes 

 becomes reduced during the metamorphosis. (Half-diagrammatic, 

 greatly magnified.) 



