102/121 This insect inserts its whole body into a pocket by the side of the anus, separated from the gut by a thin membrane. The fish to which the insect adheres are yellow; those which are free from it are of a beautiful purple colour. Caught by hook, 12th May, 1841. 54 .-- CARCHARIAS (PRIONODON) MELANOPTERUS, Muller and Henle .-- Native name, MATCHET. "Common blue shark" of the settlers. |