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(Ophiura) were fcund in three. Annelids consisted of Terebella, found in 
two, Phyllodoce in one, Nereis in one, and unidentified annelids in three. 
Arthropods consisted of Portunus, found in two, Mysis in one, Idotea (sp. 
emarginata) in one, larval decapods in two and unidentified amphipods 
in two. Molluscs consisted of Montacuta^ found in one, unidentified 
gastropods in two and unidentified lamellibranchs in one. 
Long Rough Dabs (Hippoglossoides Mmandoides). — Of 6 stomachs ex- 
amined 4 were empty. The two others contained Eehinoderms (Ophiura), 
Arthropods (Mysis) and unidentified fish remains. 
Turbot (Rhombus maximus). — Of 4 stomachs examined 2 were empty. 
The other two contained Fish (sand-eels and common dabs). 
Thornbach Skate (R. clavata). — One was examined ; it was empty. 
Gurnard (Trigla gurnardus). — Of 34 stomachs examined 5 were empty 
Arthropods consisted of Mysis, found in twelve, Portunus in nine, Pandalus 
in two, Crangon in two and unidentified schizopods in five. Molluscs 
(cephalopods) were found in two. Fish consisted of plaice, found in one, 
goby in one and unidentified fish remains in one. 
Cod (Gadus morrhua). — One was examined : it contained Arthropods 
(Eupagurus) and Fish (dabs). 
Haddock (Gadus ceglefinus). — Of 20 stomachs examined 1 was empty 
and the contents of 5 were indistinguishable. Eehinoderms (Ophiura) 
were found in six. Annelids consisted of Sabella, found in one, Arenicola 
in one and unidentified annelids in two : Nemertes was found in one. 
Arthropods consisted of Ampelisca, found in three, Diastylis in two 
Portunus in one and unidentified decapods in one. Molluscs (unidentified 
lamellibranchs) were found in one. 
Whiting (Gadus merlangus). — Of 15 stomachs examined 8 were empty. 
Arthropods consisted of Mysis, found in one, Crangon in one, Portunus in 
one and unidentified schizopods in three. Molluscs (Rossia) were found 
in one. Fish (sand-eels) were found in one. 
VIII. MORAY FIRTH STATIONS — June and July. 
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa). — Of 67 stomachs examined 22 were 
empty, and the contents of 1 were indistinguishable. Eehinoderms con- 
sisted of Amphiura, found in four, Amphidotus (sp. cordatus) in two, and 
Ophiura in two. Annelids consisted of Sabella, found in eight, Flemiugia 
in four, Priapulas in two, Sipuncidus in one, Nereis in one, Polynoe in one 
and unidentified annelids in two. Arthropods consisted of Eupagurus, 
found in two and Hyas in one. Molluscs consisted of Solen, found in 
eleven, Venus (sp. galina) in three, Mactra in two, Natica (sp. catena) in 
two, Leda in two, Tapes in two and Chiton in one. 
Lemon Soles (Pleuronectes microcephalus). — Of 17 stomachs examined 4 
were empty, and the contents of 1 were indistinguishable. Annelids con- 
sisted of Sabella, found in seven, Flemiugia in six and Oethone in one. 
Molluscs (Chiton) were found in one. 
Common Dabs (Pleuronectes limanda). — Of 61 stomachs examined 41 
were empty, and the contents of 4 were indistinguishable. Eehinoderms 
consisted of Amphiura, found in fourteen, Ophiura in one and unidentified 
star-fish in one. Annelids consisted of Sipunculus, found in two and 
Sabella in one. Arthropods (Eupagurus) were found in one. Molluscs 
consisted of Solen, found in two, Mytilus in one, unidentified lamellibranchs 
in three and unidentified gastropods in one. Zoophytes were found in one. 
Gurnards (Trigla gurnardus). — Of 40 stomachs examined 19 were 
empty, and the contents of 1 were indistinguishable. Arthropods consisted 
