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SUBKINGDOM VBRTBBBATA. 



Fig. SH9. 



Scomberidae (mackerel-like). 

 — The Mackerel, in May and June, 

 approach the shores in enormous 

 shoals to spawn, and great num- 

 bers are then caught for market. 



Fig. 330. 



BUpharis crinltm, Cobbler-flsh. 



Scomber vemSlis, Mackerel, i. 



Blepharidae. — The CohUer-fish 

 is noticeable for the lengthening 

 of the spines of the dorsal and 

 anal fins into hair-like filaments. 



Chsetodontidae (hair -toothed). 

 — The Archer can shoot a drop of 

 water from its mouth with such 

 precision as to bring down a fly at 

 the distance of two or three feet. 



Fiq SSI 



Gadidse. — The God* is caught in deep seas with hook 



* The n8e of the barhule on its chin is unknown, unless from its similarity to a 

 worm it may be attractive to the smaller fish upon which the Cod preys. 



