Word: fish
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...explanation of its distinctive peculiarities. Great stress is laid upon the various changes of the ocean currents, and on the importance of the transportion of pelagic food by currents in controlling the growth and distribution of corals. There is also a careful discussion of the characteristic deep-sea animals-fishes, jelly-fish, corals, etc. A complete account is given of the development of the apparatus and of the methods employed in dredging. Several improvements were invented by Prof. Agassiz. The results of his study show that the changes of elevation have been very slow and slight, with very little disturbance...
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...England has surrendered her claims in the headlands question: N. Y. Herald, Feb. 25, '88, p. 3; Feb. 26, '88, p. 9.- (b) Harsh treatment of our sailors by Canada will be prevented: N. Y. Herald, Feb. 22, '88, p. 3.- (c) The privileges of buying bait and transshipping fish may be secured at any time under this treaty: Art. 15 of Treaty...
...Fewkes then mentioned the different varieties to be found on our shore, illustrating his remarks by specimens and drawings, and dwelling at some length on snake star-fish and basket-fish...
...second part of the lecture was on sea-urchins. Their general appearance and characteristics were first spoken of and the points of similarity to the star-fish noticed. Then the different kinds of sea-urchins were described and specimens of them shown. Dr. Fewkes then brought up several points of general interest in regard to the habits of the animals. In conclusion the young of both star-fishes and sea-urchins and their development were touched upon...