A History of the earth and animated nature v.1, Volume 1A. Fullarton, 1852 |
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Page 242
... fins in constant employment . If the right pectoral fin be cut off , the fish leans to that side ; if the ventral fin on the same side be cut away , then it loses its equilibrium entire- ly . When the tail is cut off , the fish loses ...
... fins in constant employment . If the right pectoral fin be cut off , the fish leans to that side ; if the ventral fin on the same side be cut away , then it loses its equilibrium entire- ly . When the tail is cut off , the fish loses ...
Page 242
Oliver Goldsmith. the rest of its fins in constant employment . If the right pectoral fin be cut off , the fish leans to that side ; if the ventral fin on the same side be cut away , then it loses its equilibrium entire- ly . When the ...
Oliver Goldsmith. the rest of its fins in constant employment . If the right pectoral fin be cut off , the fish leans to that side ; if the ventral fin on the same side be cut away , then it loses its equilibrium entire- ly . When the ...
Page 250
... fins never exceeds three ; namely , two pectoral fins , and one back fin ; but in some sorts the last is wanting . These fins differ very much from those of other fishes , which are formed of straight spines : the fins of the cetaceous ...
... fins never exceeds three ; namely , two pectoral fins , and one back fin ; but in some sorts the last is wanting . These fins differ very much from those of other fishes , which are formed of straight spines : the fins of the cetaceous ...
Page 262
... pectoral fins are each about three feet in length . On the posterior part of the back there is a longitudinal and callous protu- berance , or spurious fin . The tail is very small and slender , each of the lobes being hollowed somewhat ...
... pectoral fins are each about three feet in length . On the posterior part of the back there is a longitudinal and callous protu- berance , or spurious fin . The tail is very small and slender , each of the lobes being hollowed somewhat ...
Page 264
... pectoral fins : and from this point gradually diminished to the setting on of the tail or organ of motion . On the middle of the back , as in other whales , there was a longitudinal ridge , partly bony , partly soft ; its extreme length ...
... pectoral fins : and from this point gradually diminished to the setting on of the tail or organ of motion . On the middle of the back , as in other whales , there was a longitudinal ridge , partly bony , partly soft ; its extreme length ...
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