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FISH GALLERY. 



tains the exhibited portion of the collection of Fishes. The 

 greater number of specimens, preserved in spirit, is, however, 

 placed for safety in a detached building behind the Museum, 

 where they are available for study under special regulations. The 



Figs. 19 & 20. — Two Deep-Sea Fishes (a. GaHrostomug hairdi and 

 h. Saccopliarynx flagellum). 



gallery contains mounted examples, models, and skeletons of 

 many of the more remarkable members of the class. 



The wall-cases on the east side of the gallery (right on 

 entering) contain the fishes with completely bony skeletons 



Fig. 21. — The Sdckek-Fish (Echmeis remora). 



(Teleostei) ; to which division belong by far the greater part of 

 the species now inhabiting the waters of the globe. Large and 

 remarkable examples are placed in separate cases opposite to 

 the waU-cases. As the colours of fishes are very fugitive, and 



