"The genus <em>Oliva</em> is so named from its resemblance in form to the olive. They are flesh-eaters."

Oliva Erythrostoma (Lamarck)

"The genus Oliva is so named from its resemblance in form to the olive. They are flesh-eaters."

"The genus <em>Oliva</em> is so named from its resemblance in form to the olive. They are flesh-eaters."

Oliva Peruviana (Lamarck)

"The genus Oliva is so named from its resemblance in form to the olive. They are flesh-eaters."

"The genus <em>Oliva</em> is so named from its resemblance in form to the olive. They are flesh-eaters."

Oliva Porphyria (Lamarck)

"The genus Oliva is so named from its resemblance in form to the olive. They are flesh-eaters."

"The Hermit or Soldier Crab is perhaps the oddest and most curious of the Crustaceans." Hermit Crabs seek out a shell to inhabit and will kill a living mollusk to take its home.

Pagurus Bernhardus, In the Shell

"The Hermit or Soldier Crab is perhaps the oddest and most curious of the Crustaceans." Hermit Crabs…

"The Hermit or Soldier Crab is perhaps the oddest and most curious of the Crustaceans." Hermit Crabs seek out a shell to inhabit and will kill a living mollusk to take its home.

Pagurus Bernhardus, Out of the Shell

"The Hermit or Soldier Crab is perhaps the oddest and most curious of the Crustaceans." Hermit Crabs…

"The common crayfish. Crustaceans are nearly all carnivorous. <em>a</em>, left outward root-jaw"

Palinurus Vulgaris

"The common crayfish. Crustaceans are nearly all carnivorous. a, left outward root-jaw"

"Ruby-eyed Limpet, from the Antilles. If the common Limpet is alarmed, no human force, pulling in a direct line, can remove it."

Patella Granatina (Linnaeus)

"Ruby-eyed Limpet, from the Antilles. If the common Limpet is alarmed, no human force, pulling in a…

"The species of the genus <em>Trochus</em> are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts of rocks, especially in places where seaweeds grow luxuriantly."

Phorus Conchyliophorus (Borfu)

"The species of the genus Trochus are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts…

This creature, belonging to the <em>Octopodidae</em> family, "changes its color under any exertion, so that the animal at rest and in motion are two different beings."

Pinnoctopus Cordiiformis (Q. & G.)

This creature, belonging to the Octopodidae family, "changes its color under any exertion,…

"Among some Crustaceans there is neither thorax, nor abdomen, nor head, but all three form only one mass, often short and squat, as in the Four-horned Spider-crab."

Pisa Tetraodon

"Among some Crustaceans there is neither thorax, nor abdomen, nor head, but all three form only one…

The shell of the Planorbis is thin, light and disk-like in form. The can creep along solid bodies, or swim upside-down through the water.

Planorbis Corneus (Linnaeus)

The shell of the Planorbis is thin, light and disk-like in form. The can creep along solid bodies, or…

a: external antenna;b: external foot-jaw;c: tail or abdomen.

Portunus Variegatus, male

a: external antenna; b: external foot-jaw; c: tail or abdomen.

This species is known as the Sea-spiders or Scorpion-shells.

Pteroceras Chiragra (Linnaeus)

This species is known as the Sea-spiders or Scorpion-shells.

This species is known as the Sea-spiders or Scorpion-shells.

Pteroceras Lambis (Linnaeus)

This species is known as the Sea-spiders or Scorpion-shells.

This species is known as the Sea-spiders or Scorpion-shells.

Pteroceras Millepeda (Linnaeus)

This species is known as the Sea-spiders or Scorpion-shells.

This species is known as the Sea-spiders or Scorpion-shells.

Pteroceras Scorpio (Linnaeus)

This species is known as the Sea-spiders or Scorpion-shells.

Kindred of the genus <em>Helix</em>.

Pupa Uva

Kindred of the genus Helix.

"The Purpuras have a classical name and history, having furnished the Greeks and Romans with the brilliant purple coloring matter which was reserved for the mantles of patricians and princes."

Purpura Consul.

"The Purpuras have a classical name and history, having furnished the Greeks and Romans with the brilliant…

"Cuttlefish are probably the most interesting animals of [the cephalopoda] order. They live for five or six years, and lay eggs, which are large and generally found in clusters, and are known to fishermen as sea-grapes."

Sepia Officinalis (Linnaeus)

"Cuttlefish are probably the most interesting animals of [the cephalopoda] order. They live for five…

An upclose view of the arm of a Sepia Tuberculosa.

Arm of Sepia Tuberculosa (Lamarck)

An upclose view of the arm of a Sepia Tuberculosa.

"The Staircase-shell is recognized by its deep umbilicus, wide and funnel-shaped, in the interior of which may be seen the little teeth which follow the edge of every turn of the spiral up to the top. The diameter of this shell is sometimes two and a half inches."

Solarium Perpectivum (Bottom View)

"The Staircase-shell is recognized by its deep umbilicus, wide and funnel-shaped, in the interior of…

"The Staircase-shell is recognized by its deep umbilicus, wide and funnel-shaped, in the interior of which may be seen the little teeth which follow the edge of every turn of the spiral up to the top. The diameter of this shell is sometimes two and a half inches."

Solarium Perpectivum (Side View)

"The Staircase-shell is recognized by its deep umbilicus, wide and funnel-shaped, in the interior of…

"The Angel-winged is shown [here]. It is veined with stripes of white and red, and comes from the coasts of Asia and America."

Strombus Gallus (Linn.)

"The Angel-winged is shown [here]. It is veined with stripes of white and red, and comes from the coasts…

"The <em>Strombus</em> is a peculiar genus, belonging to the equatorial seas. Some of these attain great size."

Shell of Strombus Gigas

"The Strombus is a peculiar genus, belonging to the equatorial seas. Some of these attain great…

"The <em>Strombus</em> is a peculiar genus, belonging to the equatorial seas. Some of these attain great size."

Strombus Gigas (Linnaeus), with the animal

"The Strombus is a peculiar genus, belonging to the equatorial seas. Some of these attain great…

Found "amid the grasses and in shrubs near brooks."

Succinea Putris (Linnaeus)

Found "amid the grasses and in shrubs near brooks."

"The genus <em>Triton</em> is classed next to the genus <em>Murex</em>. The shell is irregularly covered with swelling excrescences, scattered all over the surface."

Triton Anus (Lamarck)

"The genus Triton is classed next to the genus Murex. The shell is irregularly covered…

"The genus <em>Triton</em> is classed next to the genus <em>Murex</em>. The shell is irregularly covered with swelling excrescences, scattered all over the surface."

Triton Iotorium (Linnaeus)

"The genus Triton is classed next to the genus Murex. The shell is irregularly covered…

"The species of the genus <em>Trochus</em> are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts of rocks, especially in places where seaweeds grow luxuriantly."

Trochus Cookii (Chemnitz)

"The species of the genus Trochus are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts…

"The species of the genus <em>Trochus</em> are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts of rocks, especially in places where seaweeds grow luxuriantly."

Trochus Imbricatus Gmel.)

"The species of the genus Trochus are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts…

"The species of the genus <em>Trochus</em> are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts of rocks, especially in places where seaweeds grow luxuriantly."

Trochus Inermis (Gmel.)

"The species of the genus Trochus are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts…

"The species of the genus <em>Trochus</em> are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts of rocks, especially in places where seaweeds grow luxuriantly."

Trochus Niloticus (Linnaeus)

"The species of the genus Trochus are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts…

"The species of the genus <em>Trochus</em> are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts of rocks, especially in places where seaweeds grow luxuriantly."

Trochus Virgatus (Gmel.)

"The species of the genus Trochus are found in all seas, and near to the shore in the clefts…

This specimen comes from the Chinese seas. It is green on the outside, and brilliantly nacred within.

Turbo Imperialis (Gmel.)

This specimen comes from the Chinese seas. It is green on the outside, and brilliantly nacred within.

"A large thick and weighty shell, round-bellied and deeply furrowed; it is yellow, or rust-colored, marked my square, brown spots."

Turbo Margaritaceus (Linnaeus)

"A large thick and weighty shell, round-bellied and deeply furrowed; it is yellow, or rust-colored,…

"The Marbled Turbo is the largest shell in the group. It is marbled green, white and brown outside, and superbly nacred inside."

Turbo Marmoratus (Linnaeus)

"The Marbled Turbo is the largest shell in the group. It is marbled green, white and brown outside,…

"The Wavy Turbo is commonly known as the Australian Serpent's-skin."

Turbo Undulatus (Chemnitz)

"The Wavy Turbo is commonly known as the Australian Serpent's-skin."

"Some other species, the names of which indicate a winding pyramid, have shells terminating in a sharp point, some of them having fluted spirals, others rounded, angular or flat."

Turritella Angulata (Sowerby)

"Some other species, the names of which indicate a winding pyramid, have shells terminating in a sharp…

"Some other species, the names of which indicate a winding pyramid, have shells terminating in a sharp point, some of them having fluted spirals, others rounded, angular or flat."

Turritella Goniostoma

"Some other species, the names of which indicate a winding pyramid, have shells terminating in a sharp…

"Some other species, the names of which indicate a winding pyramid, have shells terminating in a sharp point, some of them having fluted spirals, others rounded, angular or flat."

Turritella Replicata (Linnaeus)

"Some other species, the names of which indicate a winding pyramid, have shells terminating in a sharp…

"Some other species, the names of which indicate a winding pyramid, have shells terminating in a sharp point, some of them having fluted spirals, others rounded, angular or flat."

Turritella Sanguinea (Reeve)

"Some other species, the names of which indicate a winding pyramid, have shells terminating in a sharp…

"Some other species, the names of which indicate a winding pyramid, have shells terminating in a sharp point, some of them having fluted spirals, others rounded, angular or flat."

Turritella Terebellata (Lamarck)

"Some other species, the names of which indicate a winding pyramid, have shells terminating in a sharp…

This shell is so small that the animal cannot enter it.

Vitrina Fasciata (Ed. and Soul)

This shell is so small that the animal cannot enter it.

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating tide."

Voluta Cymbium (Linnaeus)

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating…

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating tide."

Voluta Delessertii (Petit)

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating…

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating tide."

Voluta Imperialis (Lamarck)

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating…

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating tide."

Voluta Musica (Linn.)

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating…

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating tide."

Voluta Scapha (Gmel.)

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating…

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating tide."

Voluta Undulata (Lamarck)

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating…

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating tide."

Voluta Vexillum (Chem.)

"The Volutes live in the sands near the shore; sometimes they are found high and dry, left by the retreating…

"The lowest division of articulate animals is the Crustacea. Their name signifies a hard crust of covering, with which the animals are protected."

Zoea Taurus

"The lowest division of articulate animals is the Crustacea. Their name signifies a hard crust of covering,…