A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)

CHAPTER XVI.

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DISPERSION OF FRESH-WATER FISHES.

The Dispersion of Fishes.--The Problem of Oatka Creek.--Generalizations as to Dispersion.--Questions Raised by Agassiz.--Conclusions of Cope.--Questions Raised by Cope.--Views of Günther.--Fresh-water Fishes of North America.--Characters of Species.--Meaning of Species.--Special Creation Impossible.--Origin of American Species of Fishes. 282