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EEL. 
The Eel, although nearly ullied to the 
serpent in outward appearance, is essentially 
different in its internal structure, and is of a 
nature peculiarly harmless. The largest are 
upwards of twenty pounds in weight, and 
measure five or six feet in length. Its eyes 
are very near the end of the nose ; the teeth, 
which are small, are very sharp ; the upper 
jaw is somewhat shorter than the lower 
one; the fins are round. It is capable of 
existing longer out of water than any other 
fish. It feeds upon snails, worms, und all 
kinds of substances : it is considered a very 
voracious fish. Its flesh is soft and nourish- 
ing, and is equally in request both by rich 
and poor. 
