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FLUKE, PLAICE, TtTRBOT, ETC. 



absence of the numerous tubercles on the colored side, which 

 characterize that species. 



" Color. — Dark olive brown above, with rounded deep choco- 

 late brown spots on the body, becoming larger behind, and 

 oblong on the fins ; are rather of a lighter color than the body. 

 When held up to the light, the whole animal is diaphanous, 

 showing the position of the viscera in the abdominal cavity. 

 The under side of the usual bluish white." It has been known 

 to weigh twenty pounds. It is sometimes called the Watery 

 Flounder, and more frequently the Sand Flounder. 



All of this singular looking flat family are delicious in quality 

 for the table, and worthy the angler's toil. They are best when 

 fried in flour and butter, and give entire satisfaction to the 

 lovers of pan-fish. 



