Class IV. SHEPPY ARGENTINE. 433 



belly was a row of circular punctures ; above 

 them another, which ceased near the vent. 



Mr. Willughby says, that the outside of the 

 air bladder of this fish consists of a foliaceous 

 silvery skin, which was made use of in the ma- 

 nufacture of artificial pearl. 



vol. in. £ f 



