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Transcription
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.