378 W. C. Mcintosh, On the Life-History of the Shanny (Bl. pholis L.). 



Explanation of Plate. 



Plate XXI. 



Fig. 1. Coloured figure of the egg of the shanny seen from above. The 

 disk of attachment [d] projects at the circumference. Enlarged. 



Fig. 1«. The same showing smaller and more scattered oil-globules. 

 X 21 diam. 



Fig. 2. Lateral view of the egg coloured from life. Enlarged. 



Fig. 2 a. Structiiral view of the foregoing with the arrangement of the 

 oil-globules and disc of attachment {d). x 21. 



Fig. 3. Youug shanny 19 mm in length, 26tii August. From the dorsum. 

 Enlarged. 



Fig. 3 a. The same in lateral view. In both the large black pigment- 

 specks occur on the posterior aspect of pectoral and pelvic fins. 



Fig. 4. Young shanny 25 mm long, 28^'^ August, viewed from the dorsum. 

 Enlarged. 



Fig. 4 a. The same in lateral view. The lateral touches of pigment are 

 indicated. 



Fig. 5. Young shanny 28 mm in length, September. Viewed from the 

 dorsum. Enlarged. 



Fig. öa. Lateral view of the same. The lateral touches of pigment are 

 more distinct. 



Fig. 6. Young shanny, at a further stage, 28tii September. Dorsal view. 

 Enlarged. 



Fig. 6 a. The same viewed from the side. The black pigment-specks have 

 disappeared from the posterior aspect of pectoral and pelvic fins. 



Fig. 7. Shanny of 71 mm viewed from the dorsum. The right pectoral is 

 abnormal distally — probably from injury. September. Sliglitly enlarged. 



Fig. 8. Shanny of 85 mm. September. Lateral view. Slightly enlarged. 



