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arrives at a great size. It is observed to frequent 

 shallow parts of the sea, lying in ambush, covered 

 with weeds and mud, in such a manner, that the 

 smaller fishes, deceived by its tentacula, or long 

 processes on the head, by their resemblance to 

 worms, on attempting to seize them become a prey 

 to the Lophius. 



Beaked Angler, or Bat-fish (Lophius Rostratus). 

 A native of South America ; it preys upon small 

 fishes and worms. 



Remora, or Sucking-fish (Echeneis Remora). 



This fish has the power of adhering to whatever it 

 comes in contact with, in the same manner as a cup- 

 ping glass adheres to the human body. It is by such an 

 apparatus that this fish sticks to the body of a shark, 

 drains away its moisture, and produces a gradual 

 decay. It is found principally in the Mediterranean 

 and Atlantic seas, where it grows to the length of 

 about eighteen inches. 



The Bon^'scaled Pike (Esox Osseus). 



This is a fish of considerable size, and of very 

 remarkable appearance, being covered with strong 

 bony scales, disposed in long oblique rows, which 

 give it the appearance of being carved out of a 

 solid piece of ivory. It is a native of the fresh 

 water lakes and rivers of America, and the flesh is 

 said to be excellent. 



Lump S^wcAer (Cyclopterus Lurapus), 



Pavonian Sucker (Cyclopterus Pavonius). 

 This beautiful fish was caught in the river Mersey, 

 near Liverpool, 



