[Journals], 1908-1912
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on the post edge, Ant, edge of fin strongly convex; post. side concave, but this angle is rounded & not sharp. Dorsal Dorsal [illegible] tip which is slightly recurved. [illegible] whitish marked with a few scattering short black, parallel lines. Entire post edge dark. 14 small tubercles along bent tip of fin. The dorsal as thin. Pedicels The antlerie of the pedicelle presents the most peculiar character about this part of its purpose. From the dorsal fin to a point 300 mils, external plates inserting the softer edge is almost parallel with the axis of the body; at that point, it drops abruptly down to the pleures. This softer edge is thin & sharp. The lower edge of the pedicelle presents a prominent rounded "hump", [illegible] begin immediately behind anus & ending 200 mils above flubles insertion. This peculiar shape to the pedicelle gives the animal a "chirky" appearance. The lower jaw, projects slightly beyond upper & is blunt. The head is blunt, narrowing rapidly from the eyes to the snout, & defining to it.