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Page 43
... anal fins that join with the tail fin . Most tongue soles grow no longer than about 30 centimetres ( 12 inches ) . Some are used as food but most , be- cause of their small size , are of no commercial value . classification and general ...
... anal fins that join with the tail fin . Most tongue soles grow no longer than about 30 centimetres ( 12 inches ) . Some are used as food but most , be- cause of their small size , are of no commercial value . classification and general ...
Page 179
finlets behind dorsal and anal fins , and a corselet of enlarged scales in the shoulder re- gion . Another notable feature is a well - devel- oped network of blood vessels below the skin that acts as a temperature - regulating device ...
finlets behind dorsal and anal fins , and a corselet of enlarged scales in the shoulder re- gion . Another notable feature is a well - devel- oped network of blood vessels below the skin that acts as a temperature - regulating device ...
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... anal fins and a chin barbel that , if present , is very small . Maximum length is about 70 centimetres ( 28 inches ) , and colour is silvery with a distinctive black blotch near the base of each pectoral fin . Other fishes called ...
... anal fins and a chin barbel that , if present , is very small . Maximum length is about 70 centimetres ( 28 inches ) , and colour is silvery with a distinctive black blotch near the base of each pectoral fin . Other fishes called ...
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