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Whitings (Gadus merlangus). — Of 10 stomachs examined, 8 were 
empty. Arthropods (fragments of amphipods) were found in one and 
Molluscs (unidentified cephalopods) in one. 
Angler (Lophius piscatorial). — Of 4 stomachs examined 2 were empty. 
The other two contained unidentified fish remains. 
Dragonet (Calliouymus lyrd). — One was examined; it was empty. 
XI. THE ORKNEYS— July. 
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa). — Of 24 stomachs examined 4 were empty, 
and the contents of 1 were indistinguishable. Annelids consisted of 
Sabella, found in three, and Nereis in three. Arthropods (Eupagurus) were 
found in two. Molluscs consisted of Mactra (sp. subtruncata and solida), 
found in five, Solen (sp. pellucida) in three, Venus (sp. galina, ovata and 
exoleta) in three, Tellina (sp. pusilla) in two, Cyprina in one and unidenti- 
fied lamellibranchs in one. Fish (sand-eels) were found in live. 
Lemon Soles (Pleuronectes microcephalus. — Of 26 stomachs examined 9 
were empty, and the contents of 4 were indistinguishable. Echinoderms 
consisted of Ophiura, found in one aud a holothurian in one. Unidenti- 
fied Annelids were found in six and Sipunculus was found in one. 
Arthropods consisted of Hyas (sp. coarctus), found in one and Eupagurus 
in one. Molluscs consisted of Eolis, found in two, Montacuta (sp. ferru- 
ginosa) in one, unidentified gastropods in three and uniden lifted lamelli- 
branchs in two. 
Common Dabs (Pleuronectes limanda). — Of 45 stomachs examined 24 
were empty, and the contents of 4 were indistinguishable. Echinoderms 
(Ophiuroids), wen* found in one. Unidentified Annelids were found in two. 
Arthropods (Eupagurus) were found in two. Molluscs consisted of 
Scrobicul aria (sp. prismaiica), found in one and unidentified lamellibranchs 
in four. Fish remains (a piece of liver) were found in one, and a piece of 
dulce was found in another. 
Long Rough Dabs (H i ppoglossoides lima n do ides). — One was examined; 
it was empty. 
Thornback Skate (R. clavata). — One was examined; it contained Fish 
(sand-eels). 
Sail-fiuke (Arnoglossus megastoma). — Two were examined; one was 
empty. The other contained unidentified fish remains. 
Gurnards (THgla gumardus). — Of 19 stomachs examined 2 were empty, 
and the contents of 1 were indistinguishable. Arthropods consisted of 
Crangon, found in seven, Portunus in four and unidentified amphipods in 
one, schizopods in one aud Crustacea in one. Fish consisted of cod, found 
in one, butter-fish in one and unidentified remains in five. A piece of sea- 
weed was found in one. 
Cod. (Gadus morrhua). — 6 were examined. Arthropods consisted of 
Portunu*, found in two, Eupagurus in two, Hyas in one and Crangon in 
one. Molluscs (Fusus) were found in one. Ascidians were found in one. 
Fish, consisted of sand-eels, found in one herrings in one and unidentified 
fish remains in one. 
Haddocks (Gadus a>glefi?ius). — Of 13 stomachs examined 1 was empty, 
and the contents of 3 were indistinguishable. Echinoderms consisted of 
Amphiura, found in three and Ophiura in two. Annelids (Sipunculus) 
were found in one. Arthropods consisted of Ampelisca, found in one and 
Krbyeria in one. Molluscs consisted of Scrobicularia, found in three, 
Tellina (sp. pusilla) in one, Psammobia (sp. ferroensis) in one and un- 
identified lamellibranchs in one. Ascidians were found in one. 
