"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…

"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…

"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…

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,…