282 MALACOPTERYGII,— SYNGNATHID^. 
piston. The Sea-horse is sometimes found coiled 
up in oyster-shells. 
The habits of this species in confinement have 
been recorded by Mr. LuMs in an interesting 
manner^ as observed in two individuals^ kept by 
SEA-HORSE. 
that gentleman in a glass vessel of sea-water at 
Guernsey. They were both females, and at the 
time I of the record had been living in health 
twelve days in captivity, displaying actions and 
habits equally novel and amusing. An appear- 
ance of search for a resting place induced me,” 
observes this gentleman, “ to consult their wishes, 
by placing seaweed and straws in the vessel : the 
desired effect was obtained, and has afforded me 
much to reflect upon in their habits. They now 
