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THE INHABITANTS OF THE SEA. 



the dredge, in consequence of their facility of locomotion, will 

 hardly ever be able to bring them to light — should not abound 

 in the still waters of the abyssal deep. 



The " Challenger " Exploring Expedition will no doubt reveal 

 to us still many an unknown wonder of those interesting 

 regions, and make us acquainted with a world of new animals 

 which even the profundity of the ocean vainly strives to hide 

 from flie curiosity of man. 



