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other peculiarities, it differed from the Turbot, by the 
eyes of that species being on the right side. 
In several points, this bears no slight resemblance 
to the “ Rhombus vulgaris,” “ Brill or Pearl,” but 
in the latter fish, the under jaw is the longer, and 
only a few of the first rays of the dorsal, extend be- 
yond the connecting membrane. 
Acuirus. Lacepede. 
Generic characters. Both eyes and color on the 
right side; the mouth distorted on the side opposite 
the eyes ; small teeth in both jaws, but confined to 
the under side only, none on the same side as the 
eyes ; form of the body oblong ; dorsal and anal fins 
extend to the tail. No pectoral fins. é 
A. mollis. Mitchell. The New York Sole. 
The only specimen I have seen of this species was 
sent me by Dr. Yale, who writes me, it was taken 
Dec. 16, 1837, at Tashmou Pond, about a mile from 
the village of Holmes Hole. "This pond is separated 
from the sea; by a narrow beach, which is dry a por- 
tion of the year. ‘It must be very rare at Holmes 
Hole, as Dr. Yale had never seen another specimen, 
although he had resided there years. The doctor re- 
marks that, “it is said by common report to be very 
poisonous when eaten, but I do not know it to be 
Such." Mitchell says, “ it is delicate eating.” 
Entire length, six inches; length of the body, 
exclusive of the tail, four inches six lines; depth of 
