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282 piston. The Sea-horse is sometimes found coiled up in oyster-shells.

The habits of this species in confinement have been recorded by Mr. Lukis in an interesting manner, as observed in two individuals, kept by

that gentleman in a glass vessel of sea-water at Guernsey. They were both females, and at the time of the record had been living in health twelve days in captivity, displaying actions and habits equally novel and amusing. “An appearance of search for a resting place induced me,” observes this gentleman, “to consult their wishes, by placing seaweed and straws in the vessel: the desired effect was obtained, and has afforded me much to reflect upon in their habits. They now