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Organization of the mussel.

Byssus, mantle and oviduct of the Mytilus

Organization of the mussel.

"The familiar cockles are among the most widely distributed of shells. The greatest number are furnished with regular ripples, generally obtuse, sometimes in ridges diverging from the point and armed with straight or curved spines, arranged in the oddest manner"

Cardium Aculeatum (Linnaeus)

"The familiar cockles are among the most widely distributed of shells. The greatest number are furnished…

"The familiar cockles are among the most widely distributed of shells. An exotic species which inhabits the coast of Guinea and Senegal, the shell of which, white and fragile, is much sought after by collectors."

Cardium Costatum (Linnaeus)

"The familiar cockles are among the most widely distributed of shells. An exotic species which inhabits…

"The familiar cockles are among the most widely distributed of shells. A species common to the Atlantic coast. It's white or fawn-colored shell being hollowed out into twenty-six furrows, forming so many corrugated ripples on the side. It is considered good for food."

Cardium Edulis (Linnaeus)

"The familiar cockles are among the most widely distributed of shells. A species common to the Atlantic…

"The familiar cockles are among the most widely distributed of shells. The accessory ornamentation varies with the species, some being smooth."

Cardium Groenlandicum (Chemnitz)

"The familiar cockles are among the most widely distributed of shells. The accessory ornamentation varies…

"Among the cast number of species belonging to the Veneridae family, many are extremely rare, and much sought after by collectors in consequence of their great beauty"

Cytherea Maculata (Linn.)

"Among the cast number of species belonging to the Veneridae family, many are extremely rare, and much…

"Among the cast number of species belonging to the Veneridae family, many are extremely rare, and much sought after by collectors in consequence of their great beauty"

Cytherea Petechialis (Lamarck)

"Among the cast number of species belonging to the Veneridae family, many are extremely rare, and much…

"Among the cast number of species belonging to the Veneridae family, many are extremely rare, and much sought after by collectors in consequence of their great beauty"

Cytherea Zonaria (Lamarck)

"Among the cast number of species belonging to the Veneridae family, many are extremely rare, and much…

"Only six actually living species of the genus have been found; these inhabit the Indian Ocean, the Australian seas, and the Pacific Ocean. The interior of the pearl oyster-shell affords the most exquisite pearls."

Malleus Alba (Lamarck)

"Only six actually living species of the genus have been found; these inhabit the Indian Ocean, the…

"On the shores of the Mediterranean and along the Atlantic coast, species of the genus <em>Pectunculus</em> are abundant. When taken alive, the animal sometimes exudes a thick mucous liquid over the shell, which has disgusted many a young collector with his capture."

Pectunculus Scriptus (Lamarck)

"On the shores of the Mediterranean and along the Atlantic coast, species of the genus Pectunculus…

Sea Shells

Sea Shells

Sea Shells

"Shell-work, H&ocirc;tel Cluny, Paris. In decorative design, especially carved or modeled, a motive which imitates or is suggested by the forms of shells." -Whitney, 1911

Shell Work

"Shell-work, Hôtel Cluny, Paris. In decorative design, especially carved or modeled, a motive…

"The center is a bright violet, with brownish longitudinal, punctured lines. All these are inhabitants of the tropical seas."

Tridacna Squamosa (Inside) (Lamarck)

"The center is a bright violet, with brownish longitudinal, punctured lines. All these are inhabitants…

"The center is a bright violet, with brownish longitudinal, punctured lines. All these are inhabitants of the tropical seas."

Tridacna Squamosa (Outside) (Lamarck)

"The center is a bright violet, with brownish longitudinal, punctured lines. All these are inhabitants…

"Among the cast number of species belonging to the Veneridae family, many are extremely rare, and much sought after by collectors in consequence of their great beauty"

Venus Gnidia (Broderip)

"Among the cast number of species belonging to the Veneridae family, many are extremely rare, and much…

"Among the cast number of species belonging to the Veneridae family, many are extremely rare, and much sought after by collectors in consequence of their great beauty"

Venus Plicata (Gmel.)

"Among the cast number of species belonging to the Veneridae family, many are extremely rare, and much…