FISH GALLERY. 



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western end of this gallery is a series of Pennatulidce (Sea-pens, 

 Sea-rushes, or Sea-ropes) preserved in spirit. These Zoophytes 

 live at the bottom of the sea, with their lower ends fixed in 

 the sand and nrnd; the skeleton being never more than a 

 straight internal rod. 



Approached through the Coral gallery, and running backwards 

 at right angles with it, are several galleries containing other 

 portions of the zoological collections. 



I. The Fish gallery, only one half of which is at present rish Gallery, 

 open to the public, is nearest to the central hall, and con- 



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Fig. 18.— J I 3h Sunfish (Orthagoriscus trmusatus). 

 Captured near Portland. 



