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A Man Holding a Basket of Fish

A cartoon of a man holding a basket with a fish in it, with a woman looking at the fish.

"Pertaining to the abdomen or belly; situated in or on the abdomen: as <em>abdominal<em> ventral fins."-Wright, 1902

Abdominal

"Pertaining to the abdomen or belly; situated in or on the abdomen: as abdominal ventral fins."-Wright,

"(A fish that) had a compressed claviform body, posterior dorsal fins nearly opposite to the anus, prolonged upper tail-lobe, and well-developed spines in front of the fins."-Whitney, 1902

Acanthoclinus

"(A fish that) had a compressed claviform body, posterior dorsal fins nearly opposite to the anus, prolonged…

A type of Ganoid fish. Ganoid is an order of fishes included seven living genera, whose members are all found in fresh water. The members of these genera are distinguished from their nearest allies, the teleosteans, or bony fish, by the presence of a spiral valve in the intestine, the fact that the tail is frequently heterocercal or unequally lobed, the skeleton often, at least in part, cartilaginous, and the skin furnished with bony scales or scutes (ganoid scales). This particular type (Acipenser) is a Sturgeon.

Acipenser Sturio

A type of Ganoid fish. Ganoid is an order of fishes included seven living genera, whose members are…

"A family of clupeoid abdominal fishes."-Whitney, 1902

Aleopocephalidæ

"A family of clupeoid abdominal fishes."-Whitney, 1902

"A North American fish, Clupea Vernalis, from 8 to 10 inches long, resembling a small shad, but much inferior to it as food."-Whitney, 1902

Alewife

"A North American fish, Clupea Vernalis, from 8 to 10 inches long, resembling a small shad, but much…

There are two predominant forms of stomach in fish- one is like a bent tube (siphonal), and the other a blind tube (caecal). The herring has a caeca. Labels: The esophagus. 2, Stomach. 3, Small intestine. 4, Caeca. 5, Air-bladder. 7, Pneumatic duct.

The Alimentary Canal of the Herring

There are two predominant forms of stomach in fish- one is like a bent tube (siphonal), and the other…

In some species of fish the small intestine is in two to eight coils. The large intestines are short and straight, and the termination of the rectum opens into a cavity called the Cloaca. Labels: 1, Liver, 2, 3, Caecas or pouches connecting with small intestines. 4, 5, Small intestine, coiled. 6, Large intestine. 7, Biliary duct.

The Alimentary Canal of the Swordfish

In some species of fish the small intestine is in two to eight coils. The large intestines are short…

A type of Ganoid fish. Ganoid is an order of fishes included seven living genera, whose members are all found in fresh water. The members of these genera are distinguished from their nearest allies, the teleosteans, or bony fish, by the presence of a spiral valve in the intestine, the fact that the tail is frequently heterocercal or unequally lobed, the skeleton often, at least in part, cartilaginous, and the skin furnished with bony scales or scutes (ganoid scales). This particular species is a Bow-fin.

Amia Occidentalis

A type of Ganoid fish. Ganoid is an order of fishes included seven living genera, whose members are…

"The body is much compressed, and is armed with bony plates connate with the vertebrae and spinous processes.The body is almost transparent, and the organs, especially the air-bladder, can be distinctly seen through it. "-Whitney, 1902

Amphisile scutata

"The body is much compressed, and is armed with bony plates connate with the vertebrae and spinous processes.The…

"A small silvery fish, four or five inches long; it is taken in vast numbers i nthe Mediterranean, where it is used for preparing a well-known sauce, which is sent all over the world." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Anchovy

"A small silvery fish, four or five inches long; it is taken in vast numbers i nthe Mediterranean, where…

"&hellip;Of diminutive size and inhabitants of most tropical and temperate seas."-Whitney, 1902

Anchovy

"…Of diminutive size and inhabitants of most tropical and temperate seas."-Whitney, 1902

An anchovy fish

Anchovy

An anchovy fish

"A small fish, about a span long, much esteemed for its rich and peculiar flavor. It is not much longer than the middle finger, thicker in proportion than the herring, to which it has a general resemblance; the head is sharp-pointed, and the under jaw much shorter than the upper; the scales large, silvery, and easily removed, the tail deeply forked." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Anchovy

"A small fish, about a span long, much esteemed for its rich and peculiar flavor. It is not much longer…

"Notwithstanding its name is is a hideous-looking creature, with two enormous pectoral fins, said to have given it its name, from a fancied resemblence to the wings of angels." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Angelfish

"Notwithstanding its name is is a hideous-looking creature, with two enormous pectoral fins, said to…

"A plagiostomous fish. It is from 6 to 8 feet long, has a flat, roundish head, terminal mouth, and teerh broad at the base."-Whitney, 1902

Angelfish

"A plagiostomous fish. It is from 6 to 8 feet long, has a flat, roundish head, terminal mouth, and teerh…

"The fishing frog is three to five feet long. It has an enormous mouth, armed with numerous pointed teeth. It is exceedingly voracious, and has been known to seize a cod just as it was being drawn out of the water by a hook, and only let go its hold on receiving a severe blow upon the head." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Angler

"The fishing frog is three to five feet long. It has an enormous mouth, armed with numerous pointed…

"The fish Lophius piscatorius, the typical representative of the family Lophiid&aelig;."-Whitney, 1902

Angler

"The fish Lophius piscatorius, the typical representative of the family Lophiidæ."-Whitney, 1902

The angler (Lophius piscatorius) is a monkfish known for catching prey with a lure hanging above its large mouth.

Angler

The angler (Lophius piscatorius) is a monkfish known for catching prey with a lure hanging above its…

Assorted fishing lines, hooks and lures.

Angling

Assorted fishing lines, hooks and lures.

Assorted hooks for fly-fishing.

Angling

Assorted hooks for fly-fishing.

"Antennarius pictus."-Whitney, 1902

Antennariid

"Antennarius pictus."-Whitney, 1902

"This is the <em>Aquarium</em>, consisting of a glass tank or fountain, usually of an oblong shape, with straight sides, and of a larger or smaller size, but yet of sufficient dimensions to admit of a floor of sand and stones, with a few water-plants, so that fishes of various kinds may freely move in the water above and below these objects." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Fountain aquarium

"This is the Aquarium, consisting of a glass tank or fountain, usually of an oblong shape,…

An illustration of a freshwater aquarium.

Freshwater Aquarium

An illustration of a freshwater aquarium.

An illustration of a saltwater aquarium.

Saltwater Aquarium

An illustration of a saltwater aquarium.

"An aquarium well filled and stocked with plants, fish, etc., is one of the finest ornaments one can have in the room."&mdash;Heinrich, 1887

The Aquarium

"An aquarium well filled and stocked with plants, fish, etc., is one of the finest ornaments one can…

"Toxotes jaculator, a scaly-finned, acanthopterygian fish, about 6 in. long, inhabiting the seas around Java, which has the faculty of shooting drops of water to the distance of 3 or 4 ft. with sure aim, at insects, causing them to fall into the water, when it devours them." &mdash; Williams, 1889

Archerfish

"Toxotes jaculator, a scaly-finned, acanthopterygian fish, about 6 in. long, inhabiting the seas around…

"Aulostoma chinense."-Whitney, 1902.

Aulostoma

"Aulostoma chinense."-Whitney, 1902.

A fishing lure is an object which is attached to the end of a fishing line which is designed to resemble and move like the prey of a fish.

Artificial Bait

A fishing lure is an object which is attached to the end of a fishing line which is designed to resemble…

"One to two feet long, color orange-red; moving in the waters it appears like a red-ribbon. This, as well as other species of this family, is often found cast on the shores by storms." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Red Bandfish

"One to two feet long, color orange-red; moving in the waters it appears like a red-ribbon. This, as…

Sun and sea banner

Banner

Sun and sea banner

Seahorse and wave banner.

Banner

Seahorse and wave banner.

This banner contains images of leaves on each side of the center image, which are two fish looking at eachother.

Banner

This banner contains images of leaves on each side of the center image, which are two fish looking at…

"Said to be called so because of the barbs or wattles about its mouth; it is common in the warm and temperate regions of Europe, being abundant in the Rhine, Elbe, and Woser; also in some of the English rivers." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Barbel

"Said to be called so because of the barbs or wattles about its mouth; it is common in the warm and…

The Black Sea Bass (Centropristis striata) is a fish in the Grouper family native to New York, Maine, Florida, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Black Sea Bass

The Black Sea Bass (Centropristis striata) is a fish in the Grouper family native to New York, Maine,…

"Is one to three feet long, and has been celebrated from the time of Aristotle for its richness and flavor. It abounds in the Mediterranean, and also on the British coasts, where it is taken with trawl-nets, and also by angling at flood-tide with a long rod and strong line." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

European Bass

"Is one to three feet long, and has been celebrated from the time of Aristotle for its richness and…

"Is twelve to twenty-four inches long; found in the northern seas, south to the coast of Massachusetts; it is tolderable food; the spines are used in Greenland for needles." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Bergylt

"Is twelve to twenty-four inches long; found in the northern seas, south to the coast of Massachusetts;…

"Also called the <em>Pout</em> and <em>Whiting-Pout</em> - is twelve to sixteen inches long, and is found on the Northern European coasts; its flesh is excellent." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Bib

"Also called the Pout and Whiting-Pout - is twelve to sixteen inches long, and is…

Bird catching fish with cattails in background.

Bird catching fish

Bird catching fish with cattails in background.

"Two to three feet long, remarkable for its swiftness and voracity; the color is black, the body covered by minute scales." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

European Blackfish

"Two to three feet long, remarkable for its swiftness and voracity; the color is black, the body covered…

The River Blackfish (Gadopsis marmoratus) is an Australian fish in the Percichthyidae family of temperate perches. This species was also known as the synonym Gadopsis gracilis.

River Blackfish

The River Blackfish (Gadopsis marmoratus) is an Australian fish in the Percichthyidae family of temperate…

"The Bleak or Blick, <em>L. alburnus</em>, is a well-known, small species, inhabiting many of the rivers of Europe; it is tolerable food, and affords amusement to young fly fishers." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Bleak

"The Bleak or Blick, L. alburnus, is a well-known, small species, inhabiting many of the rivers…

A European species of blenny.

Montagu's Blenny

A European species of blenny.

"Three to four inches long, the color pale-brown, lives among weeds, and feeds on crustacea; common in the Mediterranean." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Ocellated Blenny

"Three to four inches long, the color pale-brown, lives among weeds, and feeds on crustacea; common…

"Five to six inches long; blueish-white above, shiny beneath; found, though rarely, on the American coast." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Blepharis

"Five to six inches long; blueish-white above, shiny beneath; found, though rarely, on the American…

"The blind-fish of the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky."-Whitney, 1902

Blindfish

"The blind-fish of the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky."-Whitney, 1902

"A Block is a pulley or a system of pulleys rotating on a pintle mounted in its frame or shell with its band and strap. There are many kinds of blocks, as a pulley block, a fiddle block, a fish block, a fly block, a heart block, a hook block, etc. A block and tackle is the block and the rope rove through it, for hoisting or obtaining a purchase."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Block and Tackle

"A Block is a pulley or a system of pulleys rotating on a pintle mounted in its frame or shell with…

"Six to eight inches long; found in the European seas." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Boarfish

"Six to eight inches long; found in the European seas." — Goodrich, 1859

"Resembles the tuna in form, but is seldom more than thirty inches long. It is extensively distributed, being most common i nthe tropical seas, but is still met with on the coasts of Europe and North America. It is said to rival the dorado in its perpetual chase of flying-fish." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Bonito

"Resembles the tuna in form, but is seldom more than thirty inches long. It is extensively distributed,…

The bowfin, a primitive freshwater fish, also known as the freshwater dogfish is a voracious fish.

Bowfin

The bowfin, a primitive freshwater fish, also known as the freshwater dogfish is a voracious fish.

The brain of fish are small, it does not fill the whole cranial cavity, there being found within it a spongy fatty mass. Labels: 1, Olfactory ganglions. 2, Cerebrum. 3, Optic ganglions 4, Cerebellum. 5, Medulla Oblongata and Spinal Cord.

Brain of a Fish

The brain of fish are small, it does not fill the whole cranial cavity, there being found within it…

"Very voracious; found in the European seas." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Braize

"Very voracious; found in the European seas." — Goodrich, 1859

"It is abundant in the larer lakes and quiet rivers of Great Britain and Ireland. It swims in shoals; feeds on worms, with other sift-bodied animals, and some vegetable substances." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Bream

"It is abundant in the larer lakes and quiet rivers of Great Britain and Ireland. It swims in shoals;…

"Twelve to fifteen inches long, feeding on fish as wel as sea-weed." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Black Bream

"Twelve to fifteen inches long, feeding on fish as wel as sea-weed." — Goodrich, 1859

"This feeds on fish as well as sea-weed; it is not much esteemed for eating; common in European seas." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Sea Bream

"This feeds on fish as well as sea-weed; it is not much esteemed for eating; common in European seas."…

"Is found from six to twelve pounds, and is taken in large numbers on the British as well as Dutch coasts." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Brill

"Is found from six to twelve pounds, and is taken in large numbers on the British as well as Dutch coasts."…

"Noted for being completely covered in horny scales. It is common on all the coasts of Europe and Greenland." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Armed Bullhead

"Noted for being completely covered in horny scales. It is common on all the coasts of Europe and Greenland."…

"Four to five inches long; hides in the water among loose stones, feeds on the larvae of water-insects, and the ova and fry of fishes; it is very voracious, and easily caught with a hook baited with red worm." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

River Bullhead

"Four to five inches long; hides in the water among loose stones, feeds on the larvae of water-insects,…

The Atlantic Bumper (Chloroscombrus chrysurus) is a game fish in the Carangidae family.

Atlantic Bumper

The Atlantic Bumper (Chloroscombrus chrysurus) is a game fish in the Carangidae family.

"Lives in slow-running rivers, is one to two feet long, conceals itself under stones like an eel, and feeds on aquatic insects and young fish. It weighs from one to eight pounds; the flesh is white, soft, and of good flavor; common in Europe." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Burbot

"Lives in slow-running rivers, is one to two feet long, conceals itself under stones like an eel, and…