INDEX. 
Platessa, 266. 
Platycephalus, 285. 
Platyoniculus, 450. 
Plectodera, 386. 
Plectognathi, 287. 
Plestiodons, 61, 62. 
Plethodon, 172. 
Pleurobranchia, 559. 
Pleuronectes, 266. 
Plonsea, 358. 
* Plum Gouger, 385. 
Plumatella, 371, 476. 
Plumularia, 578. 
Pluteus, 548. 
Poacher, Sea, 236. 
Podophthalinata, 438. 
Poecilopoda, 485. 
Pogge, 236. 
Poghagen, 278. 
Pogonias, 241. 
Pogy, 278. 
Polewig, 252. 
Polish Scarlet Grain, 430. 
Pollack, 270. 
Pollux, 413. 
Polybius, 447. 
Polycera, 340. 
Polychrus, 77. 
Polycystina, 584. 
Polydesmus, 525. 
Polyphemus, 482. 
Polyprion, Couch’s, 220. 
Polypus, 306. 
Polystomella, 584, 594. 
Polyxenus, 525. 
Polyzoa, 361. 
Polyzoa, Marine, 362. 
Pomacanthus, 228. 
Pomadasys, 227. 
Pomatomus, 247. 
Pompano, 247, 250. 
Pompilus, 401. 
Porbeagles, 201, 203. 
Porcellana, 462. 
Porcupine-Fish, 289. 
Porgee, 227. 
Porifera, 587. 
Poriferata, 591, 593. 
Porpita, 559. 
Portuguese Man-o’- W ar, 
559, 560. 
Portunus, 446. 
Poseidon, 406. 
Postilions, 72. 
Pouch-Shell, 337. 
Pout, 270. 
Prawns, 467, 468. 
Praying Insects, 392. 
Priam, 407. 
Priapulus, Tailed, 542. 
Prickletish, 213. 
Pride, Sand, 295. 
Pristidurus, 195. 
Pristiophorus, 206. 
Pristipoma, 225. 
Pristis, 206. 
Proach, Lucky, 235. 
Proteidse, 179. 
Protesilaus, 408. 
Proteus, 185, 186. 
Protolepas, 492. 
Protomyxa, 593. 
Protonopsis, 179. 
Protoza, 591, 593. 
Psammophylax, 126. 
Pseudemys, 14. 
Pseudis, 152. 
Pseudobdella, 537. 
Pseudophidia, 180. 
Pseudopus, 52. 
Pseudoscorpiones, 512. - 
Pseudotriton, 176. 
Psolinus, 543. 
Psolus, 542. 
Pterochroza, Eyed, 391. 
Pteraclis, 249. 
Pteropods, 242 to 244. 
Pteroscerods, 330. 
Pterotracheas, 342. 
Ptilinus, 381. 
Ptinidse, 381. 
Ptyodactylus, 72. 
Puffers, 289. 
Pufflets, 569. 
You. in. 
Pulex, 432. 
Pulmonata, 338. 
Pupas, 338. 
Puppies, 178, 179. 
Purple, Common, 318. 
Purple-Shells, 330. 
Purpura, 318. 
Purpuras, 330. 
Pustulopora, 367. 
Pycnogonum, 487. 
Pygopus, 57. 
Pyrochroa, 382. 
Pyrophorus, 381. 
Pyrosoma, 359. 
Pyrula, 316. 
Pyrulas, 330. 
Pythons, 118 to 120. 
Pyxis, 8, 9. 
Q. 
Quahog, 347, 353. 
Quinqueloculina, 584. 
Quoit-Fishes, 253. 
R. 
Rabbit-Fish, 193. 
Racers, 130, 131. 
Radiata, 541. 
Radiolaria, 594. 
Raia, 212. 
Raidse, 206. 
Raja, 207, 209. 
Rana, 154, 158. 
Ranellas, 331. 
Ranina, 457. 
Rataria, 559. 
Rat-Fish, 193. 
Rattlesnakes, 99, 103,104. 
Ray- Worm, 539. 
Rays, 206 to 212. 
Razor-Shells, 355. 
Red - Throat, Four- 
Streaked, 225. 
Reduvius, 431. 
Reef Proper of the Flor- 
ida Straits, 578. 
Regalecus, 258. 
Regenia, 40, 41. 
Remoras, 248. 
Reniceps, 196. 
Reptiles, 3, 
Reptiles, Blind, 70. 
Reptiles, Mailed, 28. 
Reptiles, Scaled, 40. 
Reptiles, Shielded, 5. 
Retepora, 366. 
Reticularia, 594. 
Rhinaster, 517. 
Rhinoceros, 517. 
Rhinochilus, 136. 
Rhinophryne, 169. 
Rhizopoda, 583. 
Rhizopods, 585, 593 
Rhizostoma, 566. 
Rhopalera, 405. 
Rhynchites, 383. 
Rhynchocephalia, 78. 
Rhyssa, 398, 400. 
Ribbon-Fish, 258. 
Ripiphorus, 382. 
River Jack, 107. 
River Pirate, 279. 
Roach, 242, 286. 
Robin Huss, 193. 
Roccus, 220. 
Rock-Fish, 251, 268. 
Roller, Oak-Leaf, 426. 
Rosalina, 584. 
Rose-Buds, 330. 
Rossi a, 308. 
Rotifera, 581. 
Rougegueule, 225. 
Rove-Beetles, 377. 
Rudder-Fish, 249. 
Ruffe, 219. 
Rutelidse, 380. 
S. 
Sabella, 528. 
Saddle-Shell, 346. 
Sadis, 240. 
Sagartia, 568, 570. 
Sagittas, 342. 
Sail-Fish, 202, 251. 
Sailors’ Choice, 227. 
Salamanders, Various, 
170, 172, 175, 176. 
Salarias, 257. 
Salicornaria, 362. 
Sallyman, 559. 
Salmo, 280, 282, 283. 
Salmon, 279. 
Salmon, Jack, 219. 
Salpa, 360. 
Salticus, 452, 500. 
Salvadora, 135. 
Sand-Hopper, 472. 
Sand-Screw, Kroyer’s, 
473. 
Sand-Skipper, 472. 
Sand-Star, White, 552. . 
Sanger, 219. 
Sarua, 246. 
Sarpedon, 407. 
Sarpo, 255. 
Sarsia, 564. 
Satyridse, 414. 
Saura, 40. 
Saurophis, 52. 
Savala, 243. 
Saw-Belly, 277. 
Saw-Fishes, 206. 
Saw-Flies, True, 397. 
Saw-Tail, 195. 
Scabbard-Fish, 243. 
Scad, 250. 
Scalaria, 304. 
Scale-Fin, 243. 
Scale-Insect, 429. 
Scallops, 348. 
Seaphiopns, 154. 
Scaphiorhynchops, 192. 
Scaphopoda, 332. 
Scarabaeus, 378, 379. 
Scaritidse, 375. 
Schaap-Sticker, 125. 
Scheltopusic, 52, 57. 
Schizodactylus, 390. 
Scisenidse, 240, 241. 
Sciara, 434. 
Scincus, 59. 
Selerarachne, 510. 
Sclerodermi, 287. 
Scolia, 401. 
Scoliodon, 196. 
Scolopendra, 521 to 523. 
Scolytus, 384. 
Scomber, 244, 245. 
Scomberomorus, 247 
Scopelus, 282, 283. 
Scorpsenas, 231 to 233 
Scorpion, Book-, 514. 
Scorpion-Fishes, 231. 
Scorpion-Flies, 395. 
Scorpion, Sea, 231, 234. 
Scorpion-Shells, 313. 
Scorpion, Water, 431. 
Scorpions, True, 514. 
Screws, 475, 476. 
Screw-Stones, 554. 
Scrobicularia, 354. 
Sculpins, 234, 252. 
Scup, or Scuppung, 227. 
Scutibranehia, 328. 
Scyllaridse, 463. 
Scyllium, 195. 
Scytodes, 511. 
Sea-Adder, 216. 
Sea-Basket, 553. 
Sea-Bream, King of, 227. 
Sea-Bulbs, 557. 
Sea-Cat, 193, 256. 
Sea-Dace, 218. 
Sea-Devils, 210, 212. 
Sea-Dragon, 290. 
Sea-Eggs, 544, 552. 
Sea-Fan, 574. 
Sea-Feathers, 574. 
Sea-Finger, 576. 
Sea-Fox, 202. 
Sea-Hare, 338. 
Sea-Horse, 290. 
Sea-Jellies, 559. 
Sea-Mats, 365. 
Sea-Mouse, 532, 533, 
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Sea-Needle, 279. 
Sea-Owl, 253. 
Sea-Pens, 575. 
Sea-Pigeons, 338. 
Sea-Pink, 568, 569. 
Sea-Puddings, 542. 
Sea-Rose, Thick-Petal- 
led, 568. 
Sea-Shrub, 575. 
Sea-Star, Bird’s Foot, 
551. 
Sea Surgeon, 259. 
Sea-Toad, 441. 
Sea-Whips, 574. 
Sea Wolf, 256. 
Seepaard, 233. 
Segestrium, 511. 
Selenaria, 366. 
Semotilus, 294. 
Senoculata, 511. 
Sepia, 306, 310. 
Sepiola, 308. 
Seps, 68. 
Septoglossse, 40. 
Serialaria, 368. 
Serpent, Water, 124. 
Serpents, False, 180. 
Serpents, Poisonous, 104. 
Serpents, River, 115. 
Serpents, Sea, 115. 
Serpents, Tree-, 137. 
Serpula, 367, 527, 528. 
Serranses, 220. 
Serranus, Ruddy, 220. 
Serrosalmo, 284. 
Sertulariadse, 577. 
Sesiadae, 419. 
Setigera, 527. 
Shad, 276. 
Shan, or Shanny, 257. 
Shark, Fresh- Water, 279. 
Shark-Sucker, 486. 
Sharks, 193 to 205. 
Sharp- Nose, 196. 
Sharplin, 213. 
Sheat-Fish, 287. 
Slieepshead, 227. 
Shell-Binder, 529. 
Shell, Fountain, 313. 
Shield-Tail, Philippine, 
71. 
Ship-Worm, 356. 
Shore-Hopper 473. 
Shovel-Fish, 192. 
Shovel-Head, 196. 
Shrimps, Various, 464, 
466, 467, 469, 470, 471, 
475, 476, 478, 480, 481. 
Shuttle, Weaver’s, 324. 
Sida, 482. 
Sili coidea, 593. 
Siliquaria, 326. 
Siliquas, 354. 
Silk- Worms, 422. 
Sillago, Indian, 239. 
Silurus, 286, 287. 
Single-Thorn, Japanese, 
216. 
Siphon, 480. 
Siphonophora, 557, 559. 
Siphonostoma, 485. 
Sipunculus, 541, 542. 
Siren, 179, 186. 
Sitaris, 383. 
Sitophilus, 385. 
Sivado, 469. 
Skate-Sucker, 537. 
Skates, 208 to 210, 212, 
Skinks, 57 to 61, 69. 
Skip-Jack, 246. 
Skippaugs, 278, 
Skippers, 415. 
Skittle-Dog, 195. 
Slaters, 479. 
Slobbers, 564. 
Slow-Worm, 63. 
Slugs, 335. 
Smelts, 261, 281, 282. 
Smeltie, 270. 
Smerinthus, 416, 419. 
Snails, 327, 330, 333, 334, 
336 to 338. 
Snails, Sea, 254, 324. 
Snake, Bead, 134, 148. 
Snake, Black, 126, 130, 
133, 135, 137. 
Snake, Black and Red, 
Little, 136. 
Snake, Brown, 136. 
Snake, Brown, of Ameri- 
ca, 125. 
Snake, Carpet, 118. 
Snake, Chain, Kenni- 
cott’s, 133. 
Snake, Chicken, 132. 
Snake, Clawed, 70. 
Snake, Coach-Whip, 134. 
Snake, Congo, 179. 
Snake, Copper-Head, 98, 
99. 
Snake, Coral, 125. 
Snake, Corn-, 130. 
Snake, Diamond, of Aus- 
tralia, 118. 
Snake, Emerald Whip, 
136. 
Snake-Fish, 263. 
Snake, Fox, 130. 
Snake, Garter, 134. 
Snake, Glass, 53. 
Snake, Gopher, 1.33. 
Snake, Grass, 127, 136. 
Snake, Gray, of Jamaica, 
137. 
Snake, Green, 135, 136. 
Snake, Ground, 136. 
Snake, Hog-Nose, 129. 
Snake, Horn, 136. 
Snake, House, 132. 
Snake, Indigo, 133. 
Snake, Javelin, 69. 
Snake, King, Scarlet, 131 
Snake, Labarri, 149. 
Snake, Milk, 132. 
Snake, Pine, 130. 
Snake, Red-Bellied, 136. 
Snake, Ribbon, 134. 
Snake, Ring- Necked, 136 
Snake, Ringed, 127. 
! Snake, Rock, 119, 120. 
Snake, Sachem, 132. 
Snake, Say’s, 132. 
Snake, Scarlet, 136. 
Snake-Shell, 326. 
Snake, Silver, 70. 
Snake, Spitting, 148. 
Snake-Stones, 146. 
Snake, Storer’s, 136. 
Snake, Thorny-, 115. 
Snake, Thunder, 131. 
Snake, Tree-, Golden, 139. 
Snake, Water, Red-Bel- 
lied, 134. 
Snake, Worm, 136. 
Snake, Yellow, of Ja- 
maica, 125. 
Snakes, 93. 
Snakes, Sea-, 360. 
Snakes, Viperine, 95. 
Snakes, Wood-, 139. 
Snap-Beetles, 381. 
Snappers, 20, 227. 
Snipe, Sea, 263. 
Solaster, 551. 
Soldiers and Sailors, 381. 
Sole, Land, 335. 
Solea, 265. 
Solemyas, 354. 
Solen, 354. 
Solenette, 265. 
Solens, 354. 
Soles, 265. 
Solpuga, 513. 
Sonora, 136. 
Spade-Foot, Solitary, 154 
Spanish Flies, 382. 
Sparassus, 503. 
Sparidse, 227. 
Sparling, 282. 
Spectres, 392. 
Spelerpes, 172. 
Sphsenops, 69. 
Sphserodactyle, Banded 
74. 
Sphingidse, 416. 
Sphinx, 417, 418 
Sphyraena 242. 
Sphyrnias, 199 
