ERISMATURIN^E.] 



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Mons. Temminck included this genus, together with all the other aquatic ducks, in one 

 large genus Hydrobates. The name of Biziura -was first given to it, according to Stephens, in 

 Shaw's Zoology, by Leach, in his MSS. and was afterwards published by Mr. Stephens in the 

 above work. It is much to be regretted that no skeleton or parts to illustrate the anatomy of this 

 extraordinary bird have hitherto been brought to England. 



Affinity. It bears considerable resemblance to the other genera of fhe family, but differs 

 from all in having the lobe under the chin. 



