. Fourteen weeks in zoology. Zoology. Scomberidae (mackerel-like). —The Mackerel, in May and June, approach the shores in enormous shoals to spawn, and great num- bers are then caught for market. Fig. 330. BUpharis crinltm, Cobbler-flsh. Scomber vemSlis, Mackerel, i. Blepharidae.—The CohUer-fish is noticeable for the lengthening of the spines of the dorsal and anal fins into hair-like filaments. Chsetodontidae (hair-toothed). —The Archer can shoot a drop of water from its mouth with such precision as to bring down a fly at the distance of two or three feet. Fiq SSI. Gadidse.—The God* is caught
. Fourteen weeks in zoology. Zoology. Scomberidae (mackerel-like). —The Mackerel, in May and June, approach the shores in enormous shoals to spawn, and great num- bers are then caught for market. Fig. 330. BUpharis crinltm, Cobbler-flsh. Scomber vemSlis, Mackerel, i. Blepharidae.—The CohUer-fish is noticeable for the lengthening of the spines of the dorsal and anal fins into hair-like filaments. Chsetodontidae (hair-toothed). —The Archer can shoot a drop of water from its mouth with such precision as to bring down a fly at the distance of two or three feet. Fiq SSI. Gadidse.—The God* is caught in deep seas with hook * The n8e of the barhule on its chin is unknown, unless from its similarity to a worm it may be attractive to the smaller fish upon which the Cod Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886. New York, Chicago [etc. ] A. S. Barnes & Company
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