The Whiting — The Ling. 
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THE WHITING, 
(Gadus Merlangus, or Merlangus vulgaris,) 
Is seldom more than twelve inches. in length, and of a 
slender and tapering form. The scales are small and 
fine. The back is silvery, and when just taken out of 
the sea reflects the rays of light with great lustre and 
gloss. The flesh is light, wholesome, and nourishing ; 
and is often recommended to sick or convalescent pa- 
tients, when other food is not approved of. The Whiting 
is found on the coasts of England, and is in its proper 
season from August to February. 
THE LING, (Lota molva,) 
Is usually from three to four feet in length, though sonic 
have been caught much larger. The body is long, the 
head flat, the teeth in the upper jaw small and nume- 
rous, with a small beard on the chin ; its dorsal and anal 
fins are very long. 
These fish abound on the coasts of Great Britain and 
Ireland, and great quantities are salted for home con- 
