[351] The term epidermis, as distinct from periostracum, is properly restricted to the outer layer of the skin of the mantle and body generally.

[352] J. Lewis, Proc. Bost. Soc. vi. p. 149.

[353] Journ. of Conch. v. p. 66.

[354] The Dispersal of Shells, pp. 182–195.

[355] E. A. Smith, P. Z. S. 1892, p. 259.

[356] C. T. Musson, Proc. Linn. Soc. N. S. Wales (2), v. p. 883.

[357] Scient. Results Sec. Yarkand Exped. “Mollusca,” pp. 1–16.

[358] Mr. H. W. Kew, The Dispersal of Shells, has brought together a very large series.

[359] The Naturalist in Nicaragua, p. 334 f.

[360] Morelet, Journal de Conch. 1875, p. 194.