EARLY STAGES IN THE LIFE-HISTORY OF THE PLAICE {after 



In the earliest, uppermost, stage the body is still round," the eyes have 

 their normal place— one on each side of the head ; and there is a large yolk- 

 ■iac. In the figure next below the eyes are seen to be changing their position. 

 Note' the growth of the fins and the transformation of the tail. 



230] 



